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Good schools and green spaces appeal to families — but buyers struggle to find the right home
From a lakeside house in the foothills of Mount Fuji to a hilltop villa on the Greek island of Tinos
A village revival, good transport and an abundance of schools mean many residents upsize and downsize within the north London enclave
The common’s 85-hectare green space — along with the allure of ‘village’ life — boosts demand in this south London neighbourhood
Commercial landlord’s vacancy rate for estate that includes Carnaby Street falls below 5%
Energy crisis provides a lesson in ‘Aganomics’ for property owners
Sales are surging in the historic Hampshire city and nearby villages but demand is outstripping supply
A 2,500-acre park on one side, Kew Gardens on the other and an average sale price so far this year of £803,700
Prospective tenants in the city’s red-hot market face ferocious competition and dwindling supply
Both sales and rentals are rising in the west London area, which is luring those priced out of Notting Hill
It has been hailed as a success over the past decade, but other London projects struggle with changed attitudes about gentrification
Residents from tax havens and Asia lead influx of buyers over past decade
Step inside a world of private banks, billionaires’ trade fairs, zero deposit mortgages and multiple loans that extend to hundreds of millions
Rental apartments, however, are being snapped up and prices are rising fast in this fashionable London enclave
From a restored windmill in the Norfolk Broads to a Georgian-fronted house with sweeping lawns in Suffolk
Closures of Hammersmith bridge have caused commuting chaos and a divide in the housing market in this affluent south London area
The London area’s ‘red trousers’ stuffiness is retreating in favour of a livelier vibe, giving the property market a shot in the arm
Pandemic uncertainty and stamp duty costs are driving a preference for rentals over buying
Capacious houses, green spaces and a growing expat community prove a winning combination
Its small-town, community vibe and the race for more space during the pandemic have boosted appeal
Following the standard’s technical strictures need not preclude creative flair, as several new homes demonstrate
A sense of calm and freedom makes living on the water a popular alternative to bricks and mortar
Although demand for rentals has slumped, the London borough has weathered the pandemic well
Tensions in the English county are increasing as an influx of outsiders diminishes local affordability
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