Property Talk

The most affordable places in Britain to buy a home in the country

The top 10 property hotspots in Britain that have defied the market to keep rising in 2023

House prices have fallen nationally over the last year. But more than 70 areas have bucked the trend, with values rising by up to 17%, says Halifax. Can you guess which locations top the ranking?

The type of property whose prices are still soaring

The top-performing ski resorts revealed, the premiums buyers are prepared to pay to live close to one of London’s top landmarks, plus what the King’s Speech means for the housing market: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.

'The financial pain from higher mortgage rates is still filtering into the system'

What the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision could mean, the enclaves where more than 70% of homes are owned mortgage-free, and how homes are taking longer to shift: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.

Georgian houses 'worth 47% more' than other homes: What you need to know about the property market this week

How much extra you could pay for a Georgian property, the heritage hotspots to look out for, and the uptick in the number of people knocking down their home: Annabel Dixon runs through what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar.

Why buying a house with the wrong number could cost you thousands

Falling house prices, the rural hot spots to look out for and the best and worst house numbers to buy as Annabel Dixon takes a look at what you need to know in the world of bricks and mortar this week.

Why Scotland is leading the way in the UK’s high-end housing market

Got your heart set on a remote island in the Hebrides or a grand townhouse in Edinburgh? You’ve got competition. Scotland is the most-searched for location outside London on Savills’ website, finds Annabel Dixon.

The hopeless mess left behind by HS2 compulsory purchase orders

James Fisher reports on the fallout from the scrapping of the HS2 high-speed rail link, with many left unhappy about compulsory purchase orders that have turned their lives upside down.

Over 65s in Britain sitting on £2.7 trillion worth of property — yet many are struggling to downsize

Despite choppy economic waters in the housing market, their main motivation for upping sticks are lifestyle factors, according to Savills.

Interest rates on hold for first time since December 2021 — but is it temporary respite or start of the recovery?

As if trains aren't already expensive enough, living near a railway line with reliable service 'costs 122% more'

Buying a home close to a top-performing train station could pay dividends for your commute — but it'll hit you in the pocket, as new research shows just what a premium you'll pay for living in a location with a decent service. Annabel Dixon takes a look to find out how much it costs to live near a good station.

The improvements to your house that could pay off several times over when it's time to sell

In a shaky housing market, doing what you can to make the most of your property's value can really pay off.

London outmigration: How soaring mortgage costs are starting a new race to the country

As interest rates rise for the 14th time in a row, fresh research shows how Londoners are setting their sights on homes outside the capital, finds Annabel Dixon.

What it's like living in the heart of central London: 'I'd see St Paul’s and know that I was almost at my front door. It was amazing and bizarre’

The majority of us only pass through the heart of London, more commonly known as Zone 1, for work or play, but, for some people, it’s home. Emma Love meets the residents with Trafalgar Square on the doorstep.

'Flipping homes' makes a comeback with biggest numbers since 2007 — but is it already too late to get in on the act?

The recent growth in house prices and the stamp duty holiday have fuelled an increase in the number of homes being snapped up, renovated and sold quickly, discovers Annabel Dixon. But will it last?

Why do we all love waterside homes?

Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.

What's next for house prices? Loss of momentum, discounts — and it's only just begun

Six months on from Liz Truss's disastrous stint as prime minister, the fallout is still being felt in the property market. Yet the overwhelming sentiment is of cautious optimism as Spring brings all sorts of positive signs, as Annabel Dixon explains.

Five reasons to live in Wimbledon

As one of the most iconic tennis tournaments gets underway at Wimbledon, Annabel Dixon lifts the lid on the leafy London neighbourhood.

Property Talk: When is the right time to downsize?

Sometimes our homes can get too big for us, meaning it’s time to downsize. Here, we speak to those involved with the process.

Rising interest rates, the mortgage squeeze... so what next? The four questions everyone needs answered about the property market

As the Bank of England raises the base rate again, Annabel Dixon looks at what could lie ahead for the housing market.