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
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
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
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: 23:57 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
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
I found a property for sale that was available in October 2019. At the time, it had an asking price of £1.75million. It didn’t sell and is now back on the market for £50,000 more – or £1.8million. Is this a case of people putting houses back on the market for a bit more than … Read more
Confinement to barracks has at least given us pause to contemplate our surroundings. We haven’t been able to go to the shops for months, but from Monday we will finally have a chance to act on any ideas we might have had about improving the look of our homes. Here, eight of the UK’s top … Read more
Is this the one area of the home you HAVEN’T cleaned during lockdown? Five steps to spruce up your radiators and help save on energy bills TV cleaner Aggie MacKenzie explains dusty radiators are less efficient Five tips to help keep them clean include making your own radiator brush Experts also suggest avoid using cleaning … Read more
Beware a hasty house sale… Or why tempting agents’ offers to sell your home in a hurry can be a quick route to very big losses Homeowners being warned of a rise in rogue estate agents exploiting families They risk being tied into expensive long-term contracts with ‘quick sale’ firms Some cash home-buying firms offer … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reported to be taking legal action against the society magazine Tatler for its cover story entitled Catherine The Great. Perhaps Martin Tett, the leader of Buckinghamshire County Council, should do the same. In the article, an unknown visitor to William and Kate’s Norfolk home describes it as ‘like … Read more
People browsing overseas homes online while ‘dual-screening’ has resulted in a 174 per cent surge in searches for homes listed in Ibiza last month compared to the previous year, Rightmove data shows. With Netflix TV series White Lines – set on the party island – being one of the most watched programmes last month, many … Read more