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Most expensive streets in England and Wales revealed

Victoria Road, in the exclusive London area of Kensington, has an average price of £8,006,000, making it the most expensive street in England and Wales. read


New London Architecture reveal most stunning extensions

With house prices in London rising at a rate of £5 per hour last year, homeowners have been trying to make the most of what they have with ever more elaborate extensions. read


Top ten ski chalets for sale: From a £2m bolt hole with cinema to a £50k studio with mountain views we reveal some of the best on the market

The ski season is upon us and if you're looking to invest in a chalet, take a look at our top options for those looking to take to the slopes - whether you have a multi-million pound budget or £50,000. read


Building Societies Association says buying a home is LESS difficult than for six years

It may come as something of a shock to many prospective homeowners, but BSA research found that raising a deposit is now less of a barrier than it has been. read


Housing costs leap by 36% for tenants - while falling 3.2% for owners since the financial crisis

Mortgage costs have remained low for most thanks to record low mortgage rates, while rental costs continue to rise. read


Rent the Earl of Suffolk Henry Howard's former Chelsea home for £7,000 A WEEK 

The Grade II listed property dates back to 1792 and boasts a wood-panelled living room, billiards room and wine cellar. It is available to rent for £6950 a week or to buy for £14.5million. read


Luxury flats in London's Islington Square development priced at up to £1.8M

The £400m conversion of the North London Edwardian warehouses includes shops and restaurants as well as 263 luxury apartments priced between £715,000 and £1.79million. read


Price for Fulham Riverside one-bed flat with Thames gardens start at £700k

In the first of a new series looking at properties for sale, we ask would you buy this house? We kick off with a trip to Fulham Riverside's luxury development of 463 homes. read


It was a pursuit for gold which resulted in the creation of porcelain and now it's every bit of valuable to those who love it

Porcelain has been made and revered for 1,000 years since the Chinese first began using it for their bowls and vases. It continues to inspire admiration and adoration today read


Christmas is coming - and now is the time to get your home guest ready with our top tips for hosting in style

The festive season will ring in many house guests — invited or otherwise. With Christmas only five weeks away, here’s our guide for being guest-ready this year: read


Sweet dreams are made of this - how to invest in the perfect night's sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep can be divisive. The good news is that retailers have woken up to the importance of sleep and are increasingly focussed on helping us achieve the optimum night’s rest. read


YouTubers Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr splashed out £2m on London home

They've struck gold on internet advertising and now high-profile YouTubers, such as star couple Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr, are buying multi-million properties to match their fortunes. read


Bank of Mum and Dad forces grown-up children to sign pre-nups so they don't lose their cash if the relationship breaks down

Parents who give their grown-up children a loan to help with a deposit for a house are protection their investments with pre-nuptial agreements amid fears of a relationship breakdown. read


YouTube blogger Zoella buys £1m five-bedroom mansion in Brighton

Zoe Sugg, 24, better known as Zoella, has bought herself a £1million five-bedroom mansion in the Brighton area. read


Sir Michael Caine's former London home is for sale for £5M 

The luxury home, which is in a gated development near Hyde Park, was The Italian Job actor's address in the 1960s. Today, it has the Hollywood touch with Sonos sound system and designer kitchen. read


Luxury flat that hosted a weekly book club attended by H.G. Wells and Arnold Bennett goes on the market for £3.65m

Responsible for writing novels such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds, H.G.Wells attended the weekly book club held in this sixth floor flat in Marylebone. read


Will you be a property winner or loser thanks to the Autumn Statement?

How will the new housing proposals issued this week change the lives of Britons? read


Is this the biggest luxury home car gallery in Britain? 

The £3.25m house has seven bedrooms, a full-sized snooker room and an acre of landscaped gardens. But it is the underground showroom that is the real star of the show for car collectors. read


Tenants will bear the cost of buy-to-let tax rises, say landlords

More than half landlords said they will not be buying anymore properties for buy-to-let following the recent surcharge on stamp duty and the cap on tax relief for buy-to-let mortgages. read


Death knell for Nimbys? Housing minister says 'broken' planning system will be 'scrapped'

Brandon Lewis's attack on the country's planning laws comes as the Government introduces reforms to allow local people to decide on what type of housing is built in their area. read


London home buyer pays £150k for 'basement' under a mansion block in Bloomsbury

The extraordinary offer of a solid, 'unexcavated basement space' came up at auction with the freeholder's consent to develop - but no planning permission yet granted. read


Glass kitchen floor in £1.75m London, Shoreditch home reveals well below

The four-bedroom London house dates back to the 17th century, which helps to explain the well in the basement. Although that drop could leave some feeling a little unwell. read


The most popular properties for sale in Britain revealed

The most viewed homes in Britain have been revealed - from a five-bed in Pontefract to a London pad with a car lift for £4.85million (pictured). read


X Factor house 2015 location in North London revealed

The final 12 X Factor contestants moved into the luxury £7m property in North London this week ahead of the live shows beginning this weekend. It is in one of Barnet's most prestigious roads. read


Wealthy overseas house hunters are pushing up rental prices as they pay £8,000 a WEEK for the best homes in London

People from Russia, Africa and Asia who have made their money from commodities, energy and finance push up rental costs in exclusive areas of London as they snap up the best homes. read


Buy a tiny home of your own within the M25 for just £30,000

The property in Essex is a rare find as it costs marginally more than the average annual salary. Most properties in the area cost £300,000. read


Would living in a chapel spook you? Our top church conversions here

If you’re hunting for a cosy home as the nights begin to draw in, these church conversions will answer your prayers. For it’s time to curl up on a sofa under stained glass windows as Halloween approaches. read


Moving house: Homeowners can’t afford to move (even if they wanted to) as they’re being ‘strangled’ by mortgage restrictions 

Even creditworthy borrowers face harsh mortgage restrictions as new rules filter into the housing market, and numbers planning to buy a home have falling to their lowest level on record. read


Edinburgh ruin for sale but you'll need up to £2m for a Grand Designs style fix up

It costs more than the average price of home in Britain, yet this renovation project has no roof or windows, and trees growing through the walls. But it is worth restoring, insists the estate agent. read


Cost of ‘cosy’ studio in the heart of London edges towards £1,000 a month

Having everything close at hand takes on a new meaning at this studio flat in London. The property is being advertised for rent at £910 a month...and you don't even get your own bathroom. read


Would you 'downsize' to a luxury £200,000 park home to boost your pension pot?

With the average pension being only £90,000, many pensioners are faced with downsizing to help generate extra income in their retirement. Is moving into a £200,000 park home the answer? read


Burnley family home with three bedrooms and new carpets for £9,000

The terrace house, in Burnley, Lancashire, has a price tag of only £9,000, meaning the entire cost of the three bedroom property is less than most buyers pay as a deposit. read