Research looked at homes available near both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn's constituency offices and those of other top MPs with responsibility for housing or benefits.

Cork made a dramatic breakthrough when it was used to build a house in Eton selected as a 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize finalist.

Despite the burden of business rates and the rise of online retailing, some high streets still bustle with Christmas customers.

Drink trolleys are back in fashion with younger homebuyers: we pick three versions for different budgets, ranging in price from £30 to £1,320.

As much as 61 per cent of people are embarrassed by at least one aspect of the property they own, according to new research by Wickes.

While woodburners are still fantastically popular, there has been a surge in those seeking eco-friendly substitutes.

Port Talbot in South Wales was identified by property website Zoopla as 2019's top spot. House prices there rose by 7.5 per cent to reach £122,074.

The only real way to add value to your home is to make it more attractive ready for the traditional spring buying season. Experts say 10 key changes should make quick-fire returns.

Those living in Grays and commuting to the capital pay a combined annual cost of £15,008 for their mortgage and season ticket, research from Zoopla found.

Shop smarter by using seasonal clearances and ex-display lines as a way to pick up longed-for large-outlay items such as beds, sofas and mattresses, as well as designer pieces and one-off accessories.

Moving house can be stressful, but the more knowledge you can accumulate the more you can alleviate the pressure along the way.

The average cost of a letting in Britain rose by an inflation-busting rate of 2.6 per cent during in 2019, property website Zoopla says.

If you're considering buying your freehold, there are some initial questions that you'll need to ask to get the process started.

As thousands of country pubs, shops and post offices have shut down over the past few decades, loneliness has become an increasingly serious problem for village folk.

A new-build home should combine beauty and great architecture. All too often, however, the reality is different: ugly, poky and even dangerous. This has forced the Government into action.

More of us are renting. That won't come as a surprise given the struggle first-time buyers have when scrambling on to the property ladder.

The economy of Bristol is thriving and across the Severn Bridge, the towns and cities of South Wales are enjoying the ripple effect of its prosperity.

Here's what you need to know about the design, colours and quirks of this kitchen apparatus.

Freddie Garland - who grew up with florist parents - arrived at the idea for his company, Freddie's Flowers, while working at Abel & Cole, the organic fruit and vegetable delivery company.

City living means increased levels of light exposure, which can harm your sleep, according to experts. Follow our top tips to ensure you get the best night's sleep, including the pick of the best pillows.

The decline of the great British pub is nothing to raise a glass to, but the growing trend of converting old inns into new homes means it's not last orders yet.

While dressing to impress for a video call seems to be all the rage, it's also giving us the chance to peek into other people's homes. So getting your walls primed for the camera is a worthy project.

We're trying to make sense of our lives in lockdown, hoping that a clear picture will emerge. But that's nothing new for dissectologists - as jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts are known.

Furniture for your favourite four-legged animal is becoming big business, with some versions costing almost £1,000.

Concerns about cladding across Britain followed the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 as lenders refused to provide finance on homes made of combustible material - leaving flat owners unable to sell.

NEIL TWEEDIE writes about how owners of isolated country homes that were flooded in the aftermath of Storm Dennis received no help from authorities in areas including Worcestershire.

Sandbanks in Dorset is Britain's most expensive location, with homes that are higher priced than in Monte Carlo and where the parties are glitzier than in St Tropez. just ask Harry Redknapp.

Tailored interior design has long been the preserve of those with deep pockets. It tends to attract those who live in the kind of homes where driveways are gated and AGAs come as standard.

Interior designer Rita Konig, has styled sleek New York apartments and Notting Hill pieds-à-terre. She visited Jennie Agg's Debryshire home, revealing how a room can be made more inviting.

Agents have called for more guidance as those due to move home, whether completing on a purchase or having committed to a rental are left unsure what will happen. 

Those in the middle of the buying process, such as Susanna Wood and Tom and Daniella Matthews pictured, told us they are now unsure whether they will be able to move as planned.

In the new series of Escape to the Chateau DIY, we are introduced to a couple who renovate a sprawling 11-bedroom French property.

Charlie Bubear and his family were spring cleaning their Hampshire home during lockdown when they found a German hand grenade from the First World War.

The stunning Georgian property in the capital's exclusive Hampstead spreads across four levels and comes with three bedrooms - but comes with a meaty price tag.

A private garden has become a highly desirable feature during the coronavirus breakdown, with homes in Barnsley, Doncaster and Burnley most likely to have a one, according to research.

Demand for rental properties has bounced back 30 per cent in the first two weeks of April after plummeting 57 per cent in the last two weeks of March, Zoopla said.

We highlight things you can do during lockdown to prepare your property for sale and get it into the most valuable condition for when the market recovers.

Paul Hurton and Anthony Dunn, from County Durham, came up with a fantastic plan, taking a fence panel and fitting it with a hinge to form a table. The video has more than 1.8 million views.

Five thousand lets have claimed £10,000 each from the fund in Cornwall (pictured, St Ives), which was set up to help minor firms survive the coronavirus lockdown.

House hunters crave bigger home and prize open green spaces more than before, due to lockdown, according to a new survey by Savills.

How the property market will emerge from its deep freeze is not completely clear, but it is expected to look very different to home buying as usual.