They say first impressions count, particularly for those looking to sell their home. With this in mind, we picked some properties for sale to see can guess what cars they have parked on their drive. As TV's Kirstie Allsopp says, what often makes people choose one property other another is perhaps something people don't even acknowledge themselves - and that's aspiration.
The average cost of renting a property in the UK, excluding London, has increased to £764 a month, it has been revealed. But what does this actually buy a tenant?
These details would pique the attention of many a struggling renter in the capital - particularly given figures published today that showed tenants typically pay almost £1,600 a month.
The most expensive floorspace in the country is in, perhaps not surprisingly, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea at £11,321 per sq m. That equates to £120,000 for a double bedroom - compared to £10,700 in the UK's cheapest location, Airdrie in Scotland.
Rising rent and mortgage costs mean separate accommodation is not an option for the 7.2 million adults who return to live with Mum and Dad.
Most of London's property market has seen values rise by 8.2 per cent during the past year. But the most expensive parts of the capital are the exception, with values dropping by as much as 12 per cent.
The average price of a home in England will be more than £450,000 in 2030, new research mapping out what house prices could look like across the UK claims. Estate agents eMoov admitted that this was simply a projection of 'what may happen' but said that it had done so not to celebrating such a potential rise but warn of the consequences.
Struggling would-be first-time buyers and home movers have been offered a 'lifeline' from Barclays Mortgages. The lender will let them have a home loan without having to put down a deposit.
Barclays' new 100% mortgage will undoubtedly be popular - especially among first-time buyers. But should alarm bells be ringing, asks MYRA BUTTERWORTH
Families looking for an affordable three-bedroom house within a 40 minute commute of central London can still find some properties fitting the bill in some hotspots.
However, concerns that landlords would increase rents substantially in a bid to recoup their losses have so far been 'unfounded', according to insurer HomeLet.
A luxury penthouse with a chef and chauffeur at your disposal, a large double room with en suite and a fridge full of beer sounds too good to be true. MailOnline went to investigate and meet the two men behind the online advert that recently appeared on the flatshare website SpareRoom.co.uk. We met the the live-in landlord Andrew Michael and tenant Kai Feller.
Despite soaring house prices in the South East, the average price of a home in 53 per cent of towns and cities in Britain is still below 2007 values, new research reveals.
Parents will lend as much as £5billion this year to help their grown up children get on to the property ladder, a new study suggests.
The Lifetime Isa, which allows workers to save up to £4,000 to buy a first home costing less than £450,000, is designed to help people like Mia Fisher (pictured), 20, who is already saving up for one.
Research found that 34% of working tenants admit they don't know how long they could pay their rent for, while 64 per cent said they could only survive on their savings for three months or less.
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.
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.
Wealthy buyers are searching for more than just home cinemas and gyms. This £14million FLAT in London's Kensington has a private pool, a yoga area and a drinks bar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Homeowners who live in new build blocks of flats have seen their property management charges rise to £2,800 on average.
The parking spot is being sold for hundreds of thousands of pounds and yet measures just 19.5 ft by 8 ft, enough space to squeeze in a single car.
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.
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 new graduate map identifies areas that combine affordable properties with the highest salaries to suggest some of the best places to live for those who have just finished university.
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 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.
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.
We choose our top 10 medieval homes - and there's something for everyone whether your budget is £600,000 or £6million.
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.
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.
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.
Many Britons are unaware of the extra charges applied to non-EU residents selling their EU properties, potentially adding thousands to their tax bill.
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.
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.
Zoe Sugg, 24, better known as Zoella, has bought herself a £1million five-bedroom mansion in the Brighton area.
In true Grand Designs style, the owners of this luxury Huf Haus in Hampshire had the property built from scratch a decade ago. It is now on the market for sale for £2.99m.
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
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.
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.
Hallways needn't be neglected. They can be fabulously stylish, welcoming and a feature in their own right.
What difference does it make to the sale of a house when prospective buyers know that a famous person has lived there?
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
From a four bedroom detached house to a room in a small flat: What the average UK rent of £764 a month will get you around the country
First-time buyers will rush to get one of Barclays' new 100% mortgages - but MYRA BUTTERWORTH reckons some will be getting in too deep (again)
Internet stars Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman splash out £2m on lavish London home - where they film videos for their seven million fans
Why the most painful part of late-life divorce isn't losing your husband, it's... losing your home
Beatle property mania!
Childhood home of Ringo Starr - where he had his 21st birthday party and even got married - sells for £70K
Revealed: The places you can still buy a family home within a 40-minute commute of central London for less than £250,000
Forget being able to afford a house
Car parking space goes on the market for an eye-watering £350K
Should overseas investors be banned from the British property market?
East London developer backtracks on selling 'only to' UK occupiers and landlords
Best places to live in the countryside revealed
South East dominates the top 50 - and South Oxfordshire comes top
Would you buy this house?
An ultra-modern Huf Haus makes for a comfortable family home - and you can canoe to the pub from the bottom of the garden
The best sofa beds
: Where to find a deep sofa bed mattress to get a comfortable night's sleep
Could you live in a house with no corners?
Cylindrical Grade II listed home goes on sale - and even the kitchen is circular
Lifetime Isa to help the under-40s buy a home
Government will offer £1 bonus for every £4 saved under new scheme
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
Owners of new flats forced to fork out £2,800 a year in property management fees
One in three management companies admit to raising costs
Top tips to sell your property for more
We reveal the tricks used by Hollywood stylists - and how to use them in your home
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
What made you fall in love with your home?
Kirstie Allsopp says there's one answer that people often overlook
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
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
What would you find most attractive in a potential home?
Now share your opinion
How much will your house be worth in 2030?
Map reveals house price projections across Britain
The dark art of mortgage affordability exposed
The astonishing £200,000 gap between what lenders' calculators say you can borrow
Demand for homes declines for first time in over a year as stamp duty deadline passes -
But sellers can relax as property prices keep climbing, say surveyors.
Gazumping could be banned as ministers plan shake-up
It would protect thousands of home buyers who suffer huge bills from sales falling through.
Councils across UK mull crackdown on second homes
It follows residents of 'Kensington-on-Sea' voting to ban outsiders from buying new-builds in the popular village.
There are warning signs everywhere that the British housing bubble is about to go POP!
Money Mail's DAN HYDE on why London prices have little room to grow.
'We signed up to a Help to Buy Isa': How to build up a deposit without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Here are six key things you need to know about the alternative way to build a deposit.
What I wish I'd known when buying my first home:
18 tips and pitfalls to avoid from a new homeowner when leaping onto the property ladder
We want to lend our son money to buy a house with his girlfriend but they fall out all the time
How do we protect our cash in case they break up for good?
The 100% home loan is back
Barclays launches mortgage for first-time buyers with NO DEPOSIT - so long as mum and dad back it
Halifax chops top rate it pays on its Help to Buy Isa by more than a third to just 2.5%
It comes five months after the account was launched at a top rate of 4 per cent.
You CAN rent a house in London for £700 a month
(but only if you're prepared to live in a seven-foot wide converted GARAGE)
British cities becoming 'unaffordable blackspots' for first-time buyers
Property prices rising 306% in 20 years
'I wish I'd never bought a house'
BBC Breakfast's Steph McGovern reveals getting on the property ladder was a bad move
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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