Regional differences mean Burnley in Lancashire is the most affordable place while Westminster in London is the least affordable, the latest research from the Office for National Statistics has revealed.
A warning has been sounded that a big rise in rental demand could trigger a further crisis in the property market, as landlords are retreating after being hit with new taxes.
A total of 20 separate homes are for sale at The Park Crescent in London, ranging from two to four bedrooms and costing between £3,950,000 and £20million.
Reading is a commuter haven due to its 30 minute train journey into London. But this south east city offers more than just cheaper house prices than the capital.
Buying a small patch of land from your neighbour may seem initially like a straight-forward process, but here are some of the issues that could trip you up unless they are addressed.
Philip Hammond is to close former Chancellor George Osborne's flagship Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme at the end of the year it was confirmed today.
Buy-to-let landlords are to face more pain after a regulator announced tough new rules - and some may have to put down an extra £15,000 deposit before they can get a home loan.
Make sure you consider our five deciding factors before buying a ski chalet to help ensure you make the most of your investment. They include a range of issues from choosing the right type of location to maximize the rental potential to taking advantage of comparatively low mortgage rates overseas.
While London remains arguably the tech capital of Europe, clusters of high growth tech companies based elsewhere have supercharged local housing markets.
The average house price in the Northamptonshire town comes in at around £183,345, compared to £740,000 in central London, Lloyds Bank said.
The rental site is facing a backlash. Is it time for more regulation, asks
Graham Norwood.
FEW of us relish plunging temperatures and the gloomy light of winter. But a new season is the perfect excuse to make practical and decorative tweaks that will keep you cosy.
The floating homes boast sleek interiors, such as 28 ft reception rooms, the latest designer bathrooms and, of course, roof terraces with spectacular views. They also boast Sonos sound systems and blue tooth remote controlled heating. However living on a boat requires plenty of maintenance such as filling up with water, emptying your toilets and moving your boat if you don't have a permanent mooring.
Two out of five renters in Britain never expect to be able to afford their own home - mainly because they are unable to afford a deposit or the mortgage repayments, claims new research.
The house in north London has been put on the market for £925,000 after being renovated with features that include a steel staircase, pink radiators and a copper letterbox.
Househunters looking for a £20million apartment require 24 hour concierges, underground parking as standard, with the option of separate staff quarters and even their own private swimming pool.
We have found 10 very different properties currently for sale with asking prices that have been cut by a drastic amount - some even halved - since they were put on the market.
Leigh-on Sea won the accolade after scoring highly on a range of issues, including community spirit and a strong sense of belonging. It's homes, such as the one pictured above, have attracted London commuters looking for a slice on the coast. It wasn't the only seaside resort in the top ten compiled by property website Rightmove, with Troon, on the west coast of Scotland, taking second place.
The Old Mill comes with 360 degree views and is on the market for £525,000. It was built around 1779 and was a mill until 1908 when it was converted into a home.
The combination of low average house prices and good GCSE results means Heckmondwike Grammar School in West Yorkshire takes the top slot in the research by esate agent eMoov.
If house prices drop just ten per cent, borrowers will be off the hook for as much as £359million of loans taken out through the government's Help to Buy scheme.
Follow our eight point plan if you're the owner of a leasehold property and need to take action against a property management company offering a poor service.
Villa Les Cedres is in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a refuge between Nice and Monaco for some of the world's richest people. Built in 1830, the villa was sold in 1924 to Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, owner of the Grand Marnier liquor brand. It is now up for sale by its owner, drinks maker Campari and could fetch a believed world record £250m.
For those with variable mortgage deals or looking to remortgage, it is likely to translate into lower monthly mortgage payments.
The Star Trek actor - who played capital Jean-Luc Picard - has owned the £535,000 property for 25 years. It is described as having been the 'ideal retreat' for the Hollywood star.
Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania tipped as property hotspots for those looking for cheaper overseas holiday homes amid the slide in the value of the pound.
The average price of a home in Margate risen an impressive 12.5 per cent in the past year to an average of £202,276 following a change in fortunes in recent years.
The public toilets were knocked down and replaced with two semi-detached homes, each costing almost £70,000 more than that average price of a home in Britain. The developer reportedly found needles, drug packages, vermin and asbestos on the site.
It's not just their deadpan humour that has won us over. Gogglebox's other posh couple (Steph and Dom being the first) have also wowed us with their choice of designer wallpaper
The high rises where the likes of Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis took up temporary residence in the summer of 2012 have a 95 per cent occupancy.
If you've ever dreamt of owning a vineyard, here are some options that could make your vision become a reality, whether you have a budget of several hundred thousand or several million pounds.
A town on the south coast has been named as the most desirable place to live in the UK for young professionals - and surprisingly it's not trendy Brighton but its near neighbour
Phil Palmer and his partner Michael Butcher appeared on Grand Designs in October 2013 with a bold design for a contemporary farm home just outside of Newbury in Berkshire. They gave up their jobs in the capital to oversee the house build and start a new business, deciding on the new name of the Two Cocks Brewery and farmhouse.
All of the houses are detached and range from a relative bargain at £259,995 for a four bedroom home to an eye-watering £12.5million for an eight bedroom property
Oxford has plenty to offer commuters. But expect to pay a price to live in this flourishing city as the average house price is more than double the national average of £209,054 at £482,000.
Off the back of a tax squeeze, landlords may be thinking of quitting life in buy-to-let altogether. But is selling up and cashing in any profits a wise move?
New research by insurer Aviva found that the average amounts given by those over 45 to their children and grandchildren differs significantly depending on where they live.
Would you swap your city flat for a B&B; in the countryside? Our list of potential options range from a five bedroom guest house on the Isle of Skye costing £575,000 to a 21 bedroom holiday letting business in Cornwall for £1.9million.
Four million grown-up children are expected to be living with their parents by 2025 due to the lack of affordable housing, a new report has suggested. It is an extra million on top of current levels.
Rather than ask what type of property you can buy with £1million around the world, we've upped the anti and looked at what you could snap up with £5million instead.
It was once synonymous with David Brent in the hit TV series The Office, but now Slough is gaining appealing with house hunters as prices rise ahead of a new railway line opening.
Analysis of 85 towns and cities across the country found that 59 would not be accessible to landlords if tighter lending criteria is applied as it would required them to have a deposit of at least 40 per cent.
For those brave enough to take the plunge, or just curious as to what they could get for the cost of a semi in the South East, here is our pick of six chateaux each with a price of less than £500,000. They include (clockwise from top left) an eight bedroom 20th century chateau for £374,676, a seven bed chateau in Upper Normandy for £333,424, and a twelve bedroom chateau in Normandy for £455,684. A five bedroom chateau between Toulouse and Bordeaux also costs £455,684, where as a seven bedroom chateau north east of La Rcohelle costs £410,41, and a five bedroom chateau east of La Rochelle costs £309,284.
Ardent film buffs can get their hands on a piece of cinematic history as a two bedroom flat above the Blenheim Crescent bookshop has come on the market for sale for £1,495,000.
Some analysts claimed that foreign buyers would be put off buying in Britain due to Brexit, but the opposite seems to have happened thanks to the pound's fall.
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.
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?
Britain's most prized places to live by the sea have been named in our exclusive research by estate agents Savills - along with the up-and-coming coastal hotspots. They range from the most expensive locations - including top spot Salcombe, in Devon, pictured, - to more traditional seaside resorts full of nostalgic charm, such as Broadstairs, in Kent.
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 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.
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.
We reveal where you can get your hands on their £885 luxury table lamps, as well as cheaper alternatives on sale from a far more affordable £54.95.
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.
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.
Homeowners who live in new build blocks of flats have seen their property management charges rise to £2,800 on average.
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 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.
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.
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.
We choose our top 10 medieval homes - and there's something for everyone whether your budget is £600,000 or £6million.
Zoe Sugg, 24, better known as Zoella, has bought herself a £1million five-bedroom mansion in the Brighton area.
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.
Would you live on a £1million luxury houseboat?
Homes come with multiple bathrooms, terraces and top sound systems...but you still have to empty the toilets
The rise of the £20million FLAT
Exclusive apartments now go for as much as luxury houses - but what do you get for your money?
Do you live in one of the happiest places in the UK?
Leigh-on-Sea on the Essex coast is named top spot for contentment after scoring highly on having a strong community spirit and sense of belonging.
Are these the biggest property bargains in Britain?
Ten homes that have seen their asking price slashed by up to 50% since they were put on the market.
Fancy boldly going to the Yorkshire Dales?
The Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart - who played capital Jean-Luc Picard - has put his holiday home up for sale for £535,000
Overseas property 'bargains' from £20K
Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania tipped as property hotspots for those looking for cheaper overseas holiday homes
Is this the most expensive home on the planet?
Opulent French villa on the Côte d'Azur is valued at an astonishing £250m
Should you move to...Oxford?
Its dreaming spires, good schools and transport links are a huge draw
Flushing your money down the pan?
How one buyer spent £285K on HALF a converted public toilet that's now a one bed semi-detached house
Looking to escape the rat race?
Five of the best countryside homes for sale with their own businesses that earn up to £180k a year
Forget what's on the telly, all eyes are on THAT wallpaper!
Own the same designer print that Gogglebox couple Giles and Mary have on the walls of their Wiltshire home
Can I have a pint of Two Cocks please?
Grand Designs couple are selling £2M flint farmhouse they built for £1.15M after success with on-site brewery
How much would it cost you to Escape to the Chateau?
Six stunning properties to follow the TV couple who swapped a two bed Essex flat for a 45 room French fairytale
Keep up with the Windsors!
Own the same £900 table lamp that Kate and Wills have at Kensington Palace (or nab one of these cheaper alternatives we've found)
Best places to live by the sea
Britain's most prized places to live by the sea have been named in our exclusive research by estate agents Savills
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
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
The best sofa beds
: Where to find a deep sofa bed mattress to get a comfortable night's sleep
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
Could you hold the fort?
Ten castles for sale in Britain now - and one thing that's not medieval is the price....
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
What would you find most attractive in a potential home?
Now share your opinion
Has Brexit vote hit the housing market or not?
Mortgage experts say autumn data will show if homeowners are spooked and refusing to move
Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Nottingham see some of biggest house price rises
Property in the South takes a breather
My friend and I bought a property and split the mortgage 50:50, now he wants more of the profits because he put in bigger deposit
Why 'Help to Buy' is not just for the first-timers
It could be a life changer for families looking to trade up
House prices up by almost £3k in the month to June
Property hits levels of unaffordability not seen since before the financial crisis
Do you live in one of the happiest places in the UK?
Leigh-on-Sea on the Essex coast is named top spot for contentment
New inheritance tax rules could save your family £140k
The lowdown on the main home break - and how to plan
Bank of mum and dad dealt tax blow
New rules mean parents could be hit by higher stamp duty rates
RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS
The government has gambled hundreds of millions on house price rises - it's time to stop the meddling
Hold out for lowest home loans ever!
Best mortgage deals tipped to become even cheaper after Brexit rate cut
Why does a vote to leave the EU mean house prices might fall?
Fears Brexit could freeze the property market
Banks suspend deals for landlords
Buy-to-let lenders pulling loans in case homes slip into negative equity
Bonfire of EU red tape could help you get a mortgage
Rules introduced earlier this year had nasty side-effects for homebuyers
The £4bn battle on Costa del Claims
New hope for thousands of British buyers who lost fortunes in Spanish property crash
European property price league table
London is most expensive of 24 nation's capitals in Euro 2016 - but at a tenth of the price, which is cheapest?
How tiny errors on our credit file cost us our dream home
A £24 mistake on a mobile bill they didn't know about meant this family couldn't get a mortgage
Charges mortgage lenders don't want you to know about
How valuation fees, legal fees and exit fees all add up
Boats, bucket lists and babies
How Britain's homeowners are cashing in on their homes again to fund all sorts
Average property price in British seaside towns has grown £53k in last decade
And one has seen property values soar 139%...
What next for mortgage rates?
Lenders cut fixes again as interest rate rise drifts once more
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