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Golant in Cornwall, which is near Fowey where stars like Gordon Ramsay and Dawn French have owned homes, was once a glamorous property hot spot, but is now said to be a 'ghost town' after a tax blitz on second homesSarah Tulloch Senior Lifestyle and Features Reporter and Toby Codd09:53, 23 Jun 2025Debbie warned the area could become a 'ghost town'(Image: Debbie Pugh-Jones / SWNS)Desperate residents in a picturesque UK village are being forced to drastically reduce their property prices after demand for homes nosedived due to a tax crackdown...

Bournemouth has been named the most in-demand coastal location for buyers, with its stunning natural beauty, extensive green spaces, and appealing property market all contributing to its popularityBournemouth beach in Dorset is a very popular spot for tourists(Image: John Harper via Getty Images)Bournemouth, the charming coastal town situated on England's southern coast, has recently experienced a significant increase in popularity among property buyers. The latest figures from Rightmove reveal that Bournemouth has become the most sought-after seaside location for purchasers, a trend fuelled by its breathtaking natural beauty, abundant green...

Thousands of homeowners could be sitting on a goldmine - and all it takes to unlock it could be a lawnmower and a few hardy shrubs.New research has revealed that a well-kept garden can boost the value of the average UK home by £53,650 - yet most of us are letting the opportunity slip through our fingers.Despite gardens being one of the most desirable features for house-hunters, only 16% of Brits are investing their savings into improving their outdoor space. This is according to a survey of 2,000 people by...

The most expensive seaside area has been crowned and the average property price reaches a staggering price of £965,708. A new study released by Lloyds Banking Group reveals that Sandbanks is Britain's most expensive coastal location. While the property price actually dropped from 3% compared to last year, Sandbanks, in the seaside town of Poole, still tops the ranking as being the most expensive spot yet again. Sandbanks is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK with turquoise-coloured waters and some of the most expensive homes in...

UK house prices slump by £1,150 month-on-month (Image: Getty)Average house prices in the UK fell by around £1,150 or 0.4% month-on-month in May, according to a leading index.Property prices now average £296,648, compared to £297,798 last month, Halifax has said. But, despite the monthly price drop, property values are still more than £7,000 higher than last year, Halifax said. May’s month-on-month price fall follows a 0.3% increase in April. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Halifax, said: "These small monthly movements point to a housing market that has remained largely...

House prices in the UK picked up again in May, helped by favourable market conditions for buyers, according to Nationwide Building Society.Prices rose by 0.5% compared to April, when they had fallen by 0.6%. The average property now costs £273,427. On a yearly basis, prices were up 3.5%, a slight increase from April’s 3.4% rise. Nationwide said the market remains “supportive” for those looking to buy. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said: “Despite wider economic uncertainties in the global economy, underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain...

Stoke Bishop is one of the UK’s poshest suburbs and its house prices are a clear reflection of that. With an average property price of £832,090 and some homes being sold for upwards of £2million, the suburb is a hotspot for premium real estate.However, those wishing to live in the area - which according to The Telegraph is one of Britain's poshest - but don’t want to fork out premium prices may be in luck as potential buyers can bag a property for as low as £160k. Currently for sale on...

Sales and rental segments of the American housing market are stabilizing, with moderation in price growth signaling broader market adjustment driven by persistently elevated mortgage rates and cautious buyer behavior against the background of heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. This extended overview from Global Property Guide covers key aspects of the US housing market and takes a closer look at its most recent developments and long-term trends. Table of Contents Housing Market Snapshot US home prices are beginning to stabilize, signaling a broader market adjustment shaped by persistently high mortgage rates and...

The UK's most expensive seaside town has been named and the top spot has been swiped by a place three hours from London where you may bump into a celebrityA Lloyds Bank survey has revealed the most expensive seaside towns in the UK(Image: Getty Images)If you'd like to see how the other half live, then take a trip to sunny Sandbanks where millionaires live in luxury and high-end restaurants serve up premium feasts.According to LBC, a survey conducted by Lloyds Bank has named Sandbanks, a peninsular area in Dorset, as...

The UK's most expensive street outside of London has been revealed as East Road in Weybridge, Surrey, where houses cost an eye-watering £8 million on average11:01, 27 May 2025Updated 11:02, 27 May 2025St George's Hill has long been home to the super rich and famous(Image: Getty)A recent study has unveiled the UK's most prestigious residential areas, showcasing staggering property prices nationwide. Although London continues to top the charts, with Kensington boasting an average house price of a whopping £21.4 million on one street, there are also areas of immense wealth...