Forget the Cotswolds – buy a home in the Notswolds for half the price
Stamford has long been a draw. It was England’s first conservation area and has many trendy shops and pubs –...
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‘I had to clear out 40 years’ worth of a stranger’s life from my new house’
That was the case for Niki Woods, who bought her cottage in Leeds last year. It had been in probate...
Britain’s 10 poshest seaside villages
A home by the sea is the ultimate dream for many of us. During the pandemic, buyers sought to make...
Why Labour’s building blitz could blight house prices
To many, this approach seems illogical.“The distribution of those targets is deeply concerning,” says Samuel Hughes, head of housing at...
How to overcome ‘downsizers’ block’ – and make the right property move
The problem: GuiltThere are commonly feelings of guilt associated with downsizing because it’s often not just your home that you’re...
The overlooked county that is the new commuter favourite
The rural housing markets on either side of Bedford are distinct. To the south, there is more space for new-build...
The DIY addicts creating their perfect home – and saving over £50k
“Our window cleaner fell straight through the decking outside, and there were some areas where there were just bare cables...
How ‘selfish and entitled’ millennials are capitalising on a £71 trillion goldmine
An average £372,000 awaits the top 20pc of millennials, the Institute for Fiscal Studies found. At the same time, the...
Where to buy a seaside home minutes inland – for half the price
In Northumberland, the difference is even steeper. Homes in coastal Bamburgh cost an average £403,500. Just 16 miles away, in...
‘I flip abandoned homes in rural Japan – people offer me houses for free’
He adds: “There is a bit of a misunderstanding by a lot of people who think you can get these...
