Forget race day magic, it's house price magic! Property values along London marathon route rise by £100K in a year

London Marathon 2016 map reveals house prices along route

House prices have increased by £95,997 on average, bringing the typical value of a home along the route to £712,416. The average cost of a property on the race route ranges from just under £315,000 in Woolwich to £2.5million in St James's. The map of London Marathon house prices reveals how much it costs to live at points along the route.

Will house prices rise in your area in the next six months? Some optimistic homeowners expect values to rise by 12% (nearly twice as much as they did in the whole of 2015)

Nine out of 10 homeowners expect property values to rise in the next six months. It comes despite uncertainty about the housing market due to the EU Referendum and global economic outlook.

Multi-millionaire property investor holds competition to give away £110K Manchester flat in protest at Osborne's stamp duty hike

Investor Marco Robinson is running the competition in a stand against the Chancellor's tax rise. He will give away a two bedroom property in Manchester.

Flat above Notting Hill bookshop that inspired Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts romance in hit film is for sale for £1.5M

Notting Hill flat above bookshop from Julia Roberts film on sale for £1.5M

The independent Travel Book Company on Portobello Road was owned by Hugh Grant's character Will Thacker and visited by Julia Robert's Hollywood superstar character Anna Scott. In reality, the shop never existed, but the bookshop upon which it was based did - around the corner in Blenheim Crescent.

The Grand Designs that drove their owners to despair... and are now up for sale: Homes featured on TV makeover show set to make a small fortune for the 'exhausted' families 

Grand Designs' homeowners make tidy profits from their TV-featured properties

Everyone loves a good Grand Design - something that has helped to make it one of the most popular property shows on TV. Yet after pouring everything into designing and building their perfect homes, some owners have decided to move on, with three Grand Designs currently on the market. The owners of a seven-bedroom castle in Yorkshire (left), left the owners 'exhausted and scarily remortgaged up to the hilt', according to the show's presenter Kevin McCloud (inset). The purchase and redesign cost around £900,000 and the house is on sale for £1,650,000. A four-bedroom 'doughnut-shaped' property in Milton Keynes (top right), which was built in a couple's back garden for £400,000, is currently on the market for £1million. The couple behind the build, Peter Berkin and his wife Chard, were at odds at the end of the project. 'Peter is going to be happy here,' said Mrs Berkin, before adding: 'It has been positive because I am still here with him.' Meanwhile a six-bedroom house in Newport (bottom right) is on sale for £1,795,000 with the owners refusing to be drawn on how much they had spent on the build.

A nation of online curtain twitchers: Two in five of us look up the prices of homes owned by friends and family

Have you checked out how much your neighbour's house is worth online? You'll be joining the 19 MILLION Britons who have, according to new research.

Beatle property mania! Childhood home of Ringo Starr - where he had his 21st birthday party and even got married - sells for £70K

The rundown terrace property reveals the humble beginnings of the a member of the world's biggest band. It is due to be auctioned this evening at the famous Cavern Club.

Britain's affordable property hotspots revealed - with Liverpool, Conwy and Bradford topping the list

Liverpool tops the list of property hotspots after seeing a 40 per cent increase in property prices. It is followed by Conwy in North Wales and Bradford.

Top 20 features that will sell your home: The 'must-have' property factors that buyers look for

Buyers opt for practical rather period features when it comes to securing a new home, meaning they will prioritise a good broadband signal over highly-rated schools.

Ten fixer-uppers on the market: From a three-bed for £15k to a five-bed for £3m - but do you have the stomach for them?

Top 10 fixer-uppers for under £50K - but do you have the stomach for them? 

For those looking for a renovation, here's our pick of the best projects for sale. There's something for all budgets, whether it's a £15K property in Derbyshire or a £3m house in North London. You may just need longer than the Easter weekend to complete them.

Could you live in a house with no corners? Cylindrical Grade II listed home goes on sale - and even the kitchen is circular

Could you live in a house with no corners? Cylindrical Grade II listed home goes on sale

The Grade II listed property has been transformed into a stunning - if unusual - home with barely a corner in sight, hence its name the Round House.

Penthouse in Covent Garden mansion that was once the home of a Naval hero goes on the market for nearly £8M

Described as being 'one of the best addresses in Covent Garden', the penthouse is part of a London mansion that was once home to Naval hero Admiral Edward Russell and his wife Lady Margaret.

Could you hold the fort? Ten castles for sale in Britain now - and one thing that's not medieval is the price...

Ten castles for sale in UK now - and one thing that's not medieval is the price

We choose our top 10 medieval homes - and there's something for everyone whether your budget is £600,000 or £6million.

Fastest hotspots to sell a home revealed: Dartford tops the list at just 16 DAYS while Darlington takes eight times as long

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.

Three months in the life of London's construction boom: Incredible aerial photos capture the rise of luxury flats at Nine Elms

Photographer Jason Hawkes captured the spectacular sights - including the renovation of Battersea Power Station -  by leaning out of a helicopter using a harness.

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 

Hampshire district retains the top spot in the 50 best places to live in the UK

A tranquil corner of Hampshire has been named as offering residents the best quality of life in the UK for an impressive fifth year in a row. Residents earn well above the average salary in Hart, Hampshire, and are the healthiest in the UK, according to the annual top 50 places to live in the UK list by Halifax.

Mind the gap: House prices along London's new Elizabeth Line speed ahead - rocketing £180,000 on average in seven years

House prices along the new London Underground Elizabeth Line have soared, as the prospect of better transport adds tens of thousands to property values.

A property market gone mad? Windowless flats go on sale in south London's Brixton... and they'll set you back £465,000

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.

The best places to buy a home if you commute to London revealed: High Wycombe tops list of most desirable locations

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.

Is it possible to get a comfy sofa and a good night's sleep? Six of the best sofa-beds...

What makes a comfortable sofa bed that will ensure your guests have a relaxing night's sleep? We take a look at what's on offer.

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

Is this Hampstead flat the most opulent in Britain?

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.

Why living in a Warren or a Chase beats a Court or a Street: Britain's most expensive and cheapest road names revealed

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.

Are mega-roof extensions the answer to the London property crisis? Homeowners could soon build TWO storeys on properties without planning permission

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.

Britons with holiday homes in France face paying extra 10% in tax if they sell the property following a Brexit

Many Britons are unaware of the extra charges applied to non-EU residents selling their EU properties, potentially adding thousands to their tax bill.

Best places to live in the countryside revealed: South East dominates the top 50 - and South Oxfordshire comes top

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.

The 'bargain' that will cost you £7.9million: Four-bedroom house on Britain's most expensive street goes on the market

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.

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.

Inside the house that YouTube built: Web stars Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman splash out £2m on lavish London home - where they film videos for their seven million fans

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

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.

Prestigious London mews address that Sir Michael Caine lived at when he filmed Alfie and Get Carter comes onto the market for £5m

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. It is for sale through estate agents Kay & Co for £4.95m

How to turn £50K into £1m on the property market: Invest in London's up-and-coming areas twenty years ago... and then move every year!

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.

Can you really buy a property in Preston for the price of a Ford Fiesta? We reveal what a house costs compared to a car in your area

Despite house prices rising, it is still possible to buy a home for as little as £15,000 - the price of a Ford Fiesta Titanium. But you'll need to be in Preston, in Lancashire, according to new research.

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 

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.

Would you buy a ski home in France or Austria - and how much extra property tax could you end up paying if there's a Brexit?

We examine some of questions buyers have about buying a property in two of the most popular destinations for winter sports fanatics - France and Austria.

How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Britain's 20 biggest cities? (...and it ranges from £24k to £97k)

How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Britain's 20 biggest cities?

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.

Would you buy this house? Austrian ski apartments seek to tempt buyers away from France with a 5% 'guaranteed' rental yield

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.

Quick, quirky and inexpensive tips that will help bring a homely touch to your pad  

We all want to make our homes feel, well, homely, even if they are temporary rentals. Don't despair if you've little cash to splash, a few simple and cheap tricks can transform your pad.

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