Should you take a leap of faith? Chapels are roomy, full of character, often in a great location… and ripe for conversion Chapels tend to be at the centre of a town or village Tend to let in plenty of light and often offer splendid views We take a look at what you need to … Read more
The most expensive villages in each county of Britain have been revealed, with some areas seeing average house prices reaching more than £1million. These spots contain the priciest average property prices during the past five years, according to exclusive data from estate agents Savills. As transactions tend to be lower in these locations, it removed … Read more
For those who have been self-isolating with older offspring, it might be tempting to consider introducing some more space – just in case there is another lockdown in the near future. The number of 20-to-34-year-olds in the UK now living at home increased by a third between 1998 and 2017, according to a report by … Read more
Robert Jenrick rushed through approval of a Tory donor’s £1billion property deal to save him £45million, explosive messages suggested last night. The Housing Secretary was forced to hand over damning texts he exchanged with former newspaper tycoon Richard Desmond. The billionaire pleaded with him to give the project the go-ahead before a Labour-run council brought … Read more
First-time buyers’ dreams of home ownership are hanging by a thread after a clampdown by banks and building societies. A rapidly rising number of lenders have ended mortgage offers for borrowers with 5 per cent and 10 per cent deposits. The move has left many young buyers ‘effectively barred’ from the housing market, with some … Read more
Now we all want to live (and work) beside the seaside: Rightmove reports surge in enquiries about property on the coast By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:15 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 23:15 BST, 23 June 2020 Many of us dream of living by the sea. And according to the UK’s … Read more
A six-bedroom Scottish home with its own private temple has gone on the market for the same price as a two-bedroom flat in London and could be the perfect pad for city dwellers hunting tranquility. Craigiehall Temple, located west of capital Edinburgh, boasts a private temple with an extensive garden and far-reaching views of the … Read more
Could the property market go back into lockdown? Fears rise as some buyers and sellers ‘totally ignore’ safety measures at house viewings New safety measures were introduced after the housing market reopened in May It means only members of a single household can attend a house viewing And everyone present at a house viewing must … Read more
A striking period property that looks like two homes stuck together has gone on the market for a cool £1,995,000. From the outside, half of The Old Rectory looks like a typical 18th century house while the other half looks like a quirky castle. The unusual Grade II listed home in Sheering, Essex, was built … Read more
The must-haves for modern buyers used to be trendy home cinemas and gadget-laden kitchens. But, since coronavirus struck, just one thing tops the list — a garden. An overwhelming 81 per cent of estate agents questioned by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors say homes with gardens or balconies will be in greater demand over … Read more