Many Britons are unaware of the extra charges applied to non-EU residents selling their EU properties, potentially adding thousands to their tax bill.
The typical value of a house in London is £526,000, which is 16 times the average salary in the capital of £33,000, according to a national Housing Federation report.
Residents in South Oxfordshire score well on health, life expectancy and high wages compared to other rural areas in the country. Chiltern and Rutland take the next two spots.
Dartford is the fastest place in Britain to sell a home as it attracts increasing numbers of buyers priced out of London. It takes just 16 days to sell a home in the Kent borough.
A list of best commuter towns for homebuyers has been produced using a new online tool that takes into account your budget and how long you are prepared to commute for.
The two bedroom flats do not have any windows. Instead they have light wells, which are vertical shafts roofed with glass to allow in natural light. They are part of a development in Brixton's Acre Lane that includes eight flats described by the agents as 'luxury'.
The rising cost of renting across the country means first-time buyers will spend £64,400 on rent before they step onto the property ladder, new research has revealed.
The Government has launched a consultation into making it easier to build on the rooftops of existing homes and commercial properties to help ease the pressure on the capital's housing market.
The £90million development of 400 flats is in Dartford, Kent, and a five minute walk from Dartford station where trains reach London's Cannon Street in 41 minutes.
The highest uptake in loft conversions in London is in the Royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the City of Westminister.
With its high panelled ceilings, extravagant curtain drapes and larger than life pictures in the drawing room, this may be one of the most opulent apartments in the country. The property has a gated private courtyard, off-street parking for three cars, a large west-facing terrace and an 80ft rear garden. The luxury home has five bedrooms and has been put on the market for sale for £5,500,000 by estate agents Savills.
The site in London's Shoreditch was the venue for William Shakespeare's Curtain Theatre in 1577 and will now be redeveloped to house more than 400 luxury flats and penthouses.
A new small development in the Austrian Alps is targeting British skiers, with easily accessible and fully kitted-out apartments that also offer a rental income. We take a look.
Where should people look to buy within commuting distance of London, but ruling out hotspots such as Oxford, Winchester and Banbury, where prices are sky-high?
Analysis of the UK's addresses found a home in a Warren is typically worth £607,267 - more than double the average of £282,978. Royal names also help, Zoopla claimed.
Whether or not you are watching TV's The Great Interior Design Challenge, you might want to know how to improve an unlovely room for under £1000 in a long weekend. The show's judges and presenter tell us their top tips.
The Polish tower block is still being built, meaning buyers won't be able to move in until the end of the year, but it has already won awards for its design.
It may look like many other mansions that grace the streets of Central London, but this four-bedroom house on Victoria Road in Kensington is property gold.
First-time buyers have been forced to consider new ways of getting onto the property ladder in recent years and a new report claims many would move further afield - and even overseas.
Home styling was once the preserve of wealthy Hollywood celebrities but is increasingly being used in Britain as homeowners seek to sell their properties quickly and at a better price.
The housemates need only pay a 'rent they can afford' to enjoy the Grade II listed property in East London, says the generous homeowner and businessman Rupert Hunt.
The average deposit paid by those buying a property rose 15 per cent in the past year to £81,721 last month as house prices continued to rise, new research has revealed.
It is one of the biggest investments people make in their lifetime and yet they take just minutes to decide - a decision that costs more than £3,700 a minute, according to latest research.
New figures suggests that out of 20 major cities in Britain, the average income needed to afford a home with a typical 76 per cent mortgage is £49,700, up from £45,000 a year ago. But the range is significant - from less than the average wage at £24,000 in Liverpool, to a staggering £80,200 in Oxford and almost £100,000 in London.
Homeowners in Solihull commuting to Birmingham fared best as the rising value of their homes paid for their annual train travel in just one week.
The number of property millionaires has risen 14% in the past year to 622,939, the equivalent of 75,796 or more than 200 a day, according to the findings by property website Zoopla.
Strict mortgage measures have already been applied by the Bank of England on residential mortgages and similar rules are expected to be officially introduced on buy-to-let.
A tranquil corner of Hampshire has been named as having the best quality of life in the UK for an impressive fifth year. Residents earn well above the average salary and are the healthiest in the UK.
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 for somewhere in Switzerland or £50,000 for a Eastern European bargain.
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.
Buyers would have needed to move every year for 20 years to cash in on areas of London that have been gentrified, according to the research by estate agents Knight Frank.
The Grade II listed property dates back to 1792 and boasts a wood-panelled living room, billiards room and wine cellar. It is just moments from Harrods in London's Knightsbridge and is available to rent for £6,950 a week or to buy for £14.5million.
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.
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.
They've struck gold on advertising linked to their internet channels and now high-profile YouTubers are buying multi-million properties to match their enviable lifestyles. Jim Chapman and his wife Tanya Burr are the latest to have bought a luxury home - with a private garden for their beloved dog Martha.
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.
Zoe Sugg, 24, better known as Zoella, has bought herself a £1million five-bedroom mansion in the Brighton area.
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. It is for sale through estate agents Kay & Co for £4.95m
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.
How will the new housing proposals issued this week change the lives of Britons?
The £3.25m house has seven bedrooms, a full-sized snooker room and an acre of landscaped gardens. It also boasts a grand staircase, a banquet dining room and a wet room. But it is the the underground showroom that is the real star of the show for car collectors.
On the face of it, living inside a prison doesn't sound a picnic. But you only have to take one look at the towering walls to feel that you are living in a genuinely secure environment.
Take inspiration from the new 360-degree tour of Buckingham Palace's state rooms and give your home some Royal sparkle.
Best places to live in the countryside revealed
South East dominates the top 50 - and South Oxfordshire comes top
The best places to buy a home if you commute to London revealed
High Wycombe tops list of most desirable locations
Is this the most opulent flat in Britain?
Five bedroom gothic-style pad goes on sale in north London - and it's yours for £5.5million
Would you buy this house?
Austrian ski apartments seek to tempt buyers away from France with a 5% 'guaranteed' rental yield
What made you fall in love with your home?
Kirstie Allsopp says there's one answer that people often overlook
Internet stars Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman splash out £2m on lavish London home
Inside the house that YouTube built
Top tips to sell your property for more
We reveal the tricks used by Hollywood stylists - and how to use them in your home
Who wants to live with a millionaire?
Property entrepreneur seeks two housemates invited to 'only pay the rent they can afford'
How to turn £50K into a £1m on the property market. Here is how it is done
Hunt down the most up-and-coming areas in London
Twelve of the best homes with fireplaces - from the most modern to ones that are hundreds of years old
Which are the most impressive?
Do you live in one of the 50 best places in the UK?
A tranquil corner of Hampshire tops the list for an impressive fifth year in a row
Would you pay £450K for a bit of roof space?
Rooftop with planning permission for a one bedroom sparks fears London's property market is overheating
The number of British property millionaires rises by 200 a day as house prices soar
Numbers rise by 14% in the past year to 622,939
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
Now it's BILLIONAIRE'S row not millionaire's row
: Britain's most expensive streets revealed - including the one where the AVERAGE cost of a home is £8MILLION
Live like the Lord of the Manor!
Step into the shoes of the Earl of Suffolk by renting his former Chelsea home for £7,000 A WEEK
Better be first-class!
Luxury flats in huge conversion of Royal Mail's north London sorting office priced at up to £1.8MILLION
Sir Michael Caine's 1960s London home is on the market for £5m
The luxury home was The Italian Job actor's address in the 1960s
Homebuyers offered £240k interest-free loan under London Help to Buy scheme
Buyers will still need 5% deposit, but will only need to apply for a mortgage covering the remaining 55%.
It's Madness!
Iconic terrace home featured in Our House pop video sells for more than £500K (Suggs not included)
Qigong, yoga or tai chi
Eastern methods of keeping fit are popular offers at modern retirement villages
The car gallery is the new status symbol for wealthy homeowners
With room for 25 vehicles and a scissor lift, is this Britain's ultimate petrolhead home?
What would you find most attractive in a potential home?
Now share your opinion
Looking to sell your house?
It may be time to ditch the BMW and tidy up the garden if you want a better offer
The three-bed homes barely bigger than a squash court
Developers exploiting young families who face disaster if prices dip
Ten-year fixed rate mortgages slashed
Comes as global share prices tumble and the threat of an interest rate rise continues to drift further away
Owning a home is becoming an 'unachievable dream' experts warn
House prices rise three times faster than wages
Forget the Bank of Mum & Dad
Now you could get the whole family - and even strangers - to crowdfund your mortgage deposit
Average house soars to £300,000
Asking prices soar by more than £8,000 since January to reach highest ever level
Would you buy this house?
Austrian ski apartments seek to tempt buyers away from France with a 5% 'guaranteed' rental yield
Love at first sight
Why adding a romantic touch to your home could woo more buyers
The rise of the 35-year mortgage
First-time buyers extend their home loans, but is better cash flow now really worth the £9k in extra interest?
How to slash your mortgage
Keeping cost of repayments as low as possible is key to staying on top of your finances
Thinking about selling your property in the New Year?
Six ways to make sure it stands out to buyers and gets sold
How to bag the new home you want: The homebuyer's guide to getting a mortgage
What you need to know
We own a holiday property
If we move home after April will we be stung by the extra stamp duty charge?
'We will lose our dream home because Nationwide won't give us a mortgage unless we buy insurance from a provider that doesn't sell it anymore'
What next for mortgage rates?
Lenders cut fixes again as interest rate rise drifts once more
Stamp duty calculator
How big a tax bill will your property purchase trigger?
Ten tips for buy-to-let
The essential advice for property investors
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