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While many commuter towns and cities are renowned for their lower living costs compared to London, not all fit this mould. Among them is Oxford, hailed as the 'most aesthetic' in the entire country - perhaps shedding light on why properties are nearly as expensive as residing in the capital itself.Oxford, celebrated for its esteemed university, has consistently been a top pick for commuters who can afford to spend a little more on their London getaway - and it's easy to understand why. With streets that appear to have sprung...

Homebuyers in England will pay £3,229 more in stamp duty from April 2025 for an average property, one expert warns.From this month, homebuyers will start paying stamp duty on properties sold for over £125,000, the previous threshold had been £250,000. This means a home in England selling for an average of £291,397 will pay stamp duty of £4,569, £3,229 more than if the property had been sold before April 1.Stamp duty is taxed at between 2%, 5%, 10% or and 12% of a property's purchase price, with different rates applying...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

Questions are being raised if Brits are falling out of love with our seaside towns as house prices in ‘England’s best seaside town’ have plummeted by a steep 13k. Despite property prices in some of the most popular UK seaside towns increasing by 4.6% over the past year Perranporth has seen prices take a sharp nosedive.Located on the north coast of Cornwall, Perranporth is renowned for its stunning dog-friendly beach, and rightly so, as the resort town boasts three miles of golden sand, surf shops and cafes. Those who visit...

The UK towns, cities and neighbourhoods with the highest property price increases outside London have been revealed. Analysis of median house prices shows that outside the capital increases were highest in Camberley Town, Surrey Heath.The latest figures show a percentage increase of 75.8% in Camberley Town, from £347,750 in March 2023 to £611,250 in March 2024. This was the highest increase outside London. According to an analysis by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, Central Solihull and Sharmans Cross saw the second highest increase. Here the median price soared...

The town was named seventh in a list compiled by property website Rightmove where people looking to get their first home would find the most affordable locations.11:02, 10 Mar 2025Updated 12:21, 10 Mar 2025Paisley has been highlighted as an affordable location to buy a first-time home(Image: Andrew Neil)Paisley has been named among the cheapest places in the UK to buy a first-time home.The town was named seventh in a list compiled by property website Rightmove where people looking to get their first home would find the most affordable locations. The...

A stunning coastal location that's famous for its millionaires' mansions has been pinpointed for its plummeting property prices. New research has uncovered that some of the UK's most popular coastal areas have house values that are very much on the decline.Poole, in Dorset, is home to Sandbanks, which is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods - not only just the UK but also the world. Sandbanks boasts an award-winning beach that has been dubbed as "Britain's Palm Beach". The neighbourhood is a predominantly residential area, with homes selling for millions...

This week, we’re in Chiswick, West London (Picture: David Sandison) Welcome back to What I Own – Metro’s property series where we speak to homeowners about getting on the ladder. This week, we’re in Chiswick, West London having a nose around Lexie Carducci’s two-bedroom flat. She bought the £442,000 home at just 24, having saved a 20% deposit. She’s made a career out of the property world too, having ‘fallen’ into the industry after she started dating an estate agent when she first moved to London at 18. Now, 15 years on, she describes...