How to declutter your house without losing your mind
Decluttering a house filled with inherited treasures can be a monumental challenge. Debora Robertson explains how to sort out your stuff without losing your mind and alienating your entire family.
Guides and advice
Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re already on the property ladder, use our property guides and advice to help you with your next purchase. We reveal the latest trends in the market, and also offer buying and selling tips, as well as general housekeeping tips to keep your property in peak condition.
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The bizarre superstitions that could see you lose out on a dream house – or help you get a bargain
From the seller who refused to take an extra £11,000 because it would have been bad luck to man who refused to move until Mercury was heading in the right direction, Roderick Easdale takes a look at some of the most superstitious house buyers and sellers in Britain.
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How weird and quirky period features can be incorporated into modern living
From priest holes to gargoyles, Nicola Venning explores how unusual period features, if well curated, can be the making of a property.
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Why it's time to move up North: Beauty, beaches and the 'Cotswolds of the North'
Although much is said of the clamour for property down south, up north, the demand has almost reached the same heights. Eleanor Doughty investigates.
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How to create the perfect home office, from converted garage to treehouse to shepherd's hut
From Shepherd's huts to treehouses, the trend for homeworking has produced some creative ideas for home offices
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Revealed: How much extra you'll pay to live in a National Park or AONB
What price beauty? Annunciata Elwes delves into Knight Frank research to find out.
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Eight 21st century innovations you actually need, even if you live in a 17th century house
Even an old house needs a few new tricks – and just because you live in beautiful country house doesn't mean you should be without modern home technology. Here's our list of the must-haves for your home, whether you live in a new-build or a 400 year old listed building.
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The perfect shopping list for a 'forever home'? Detached, in the country, and close to a decent pub
The ideal 'forever home' has four bedroroms, two bathrooms and a garden that's not too big and not too small, according to new research.
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Northamptonshire: Why this county of spires and squires is more than just a backdrop to the M1
There’s much more to Northamptonshire – including the great houses of Althorp, Boughton and Easton Neston – than meets the eye of drivers on the M1, discovers Rupert Uloth.
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Buying a listed building: The dos and don’ts you need to know
Buying a listed property in need of restoration is not for the faint of heart, but follow these few simple steps to avoid becoming a nervous wreck(ing ball), says Arabella Youens.
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How to dress a property to rent quickly, and at the best possible price
A bit of time and effort spent presenting your rental property can pay huge dividends, as Molly Biddell explains.
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The five village property names that always command a premium
What's in a name?
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Top 10 places to buy property in France
Variety is the spice of life in France, with its cornucopia of landscapes and lifestyles open to property buyers.
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The 10 best cities in the world to buy a property
Cities that never sleep.
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More tea, vicar? The persistent appeal of the parsonage
Dearly beloved, the parsonage’s appeal never falters, finds Eleanor Doughty.
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How to fireproof your country house
Just thinking about it is enough to get any country-house owner hot under the collar, but when it comes to fire, prevention is key.
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Reduce the rumble: 5 ways to combat road noise
How big a problem is road noise and what, if anything, can be done about it? Arabella Youens investigates.
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Ski property: which resort should I invest in?
Liquidity, length of season and what happens beyond the slopes are three major factors affecting today’s ski-property-buying decisions.
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The best places to invest in student property
With Britain’s top universities performing better than ever, Carla Passino discovers the best places to invest in student property.
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Virtual reality: The future of property viewings?
With the advent of drone photography and virtual-reality headsets, digital developments are affecting the way we buy and sell country houses.
