A new study has taken the value of the average detached house in pricey London and calculated how much can be saved per mile by moving to a cheaper commuter town.

There are steps you take to help sell your home, such as replacing old fixtures and fittings and jazzing up your garden.

Financial pressures often mean that these people cannot afford to get up and leave when they first separate, according to Direct Line.

House prices will rise 15.3% on average across Britain in the next five years, according to estate agent Savills - including by 24% in the North West.

What makes a winning location for buyers? An easy commute, good schools, green spaces, value for money - and, now it seems, food markets.

Homes near a first-rate farmers' markets offering local produce are in big demand, and can often command a premium.

Crammed into stuffy offices or overcrowded trains at rush hour, the idea of escaping the rat race and starting afresh on an isolated island is a dream for many.

According to Pinterest, there has been a 135 per cent increase in searches for DIY Christmas decorations in the past year.

The 'Mary Berry of Christmas trees' who dresses them for the rich and famous reveals how to decorate yours no matter how big or small the budget.

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.

The Grade II listed house is on the Essex coastline of Frinton-on-Sea and is on the market for £950,000.

The explosion of cinema multiplexes, streaming channels and new broadcasters has created unprecedented demand for Britain's booming television and film industry.

The most popular homes for sale this year have been revealed - and taking top spot is a £5m property in Essex with a cheeky secret in the bedroom.

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

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

The dining table is often overlooked until the last minute, even though it can be where we spend hours not only during the big day, but also throughout the festive period.

Government figures show the average time from a home going on Rightmove to a buyer moving in is 20 weeks, with 30% of deals collapsing.

Dressing your home for Christmas and New Year is fun, but when the festivities are over and the decorations and tinsel have been stored for another year, the house can look bare.

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.

Helen Marsh, a partner at law firm Forsters, provides six top tips for avoiding some of the most common pitfalls of buying a leasehold property.

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.

Huge discounts can be found in expensive homes in London to smaller places in Welsh villages - Rightmove has picked 10 properties with deep discounts.

Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Ed Sheeran: they've all got them. A home yoga or contemplative space, that is.

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.

East Hertfordshire includes market towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Hertford and was given the title after scoring well on several factors, such strong exam results and happiness scores.

Those looking to nab a bargain near the capital could have found their match with this three-storey property, known as 'The Tower'.

Ranked above the hot-spots of the South East, such as Fareham - and the North's most sought-after districts of Selby and Hambleton - the No 1 spot to live has been awarded to East Hertfordshire.

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.

We've outlined six things to consider if you've found a home that you want to buy, covering everything from budgeting for stamp duty to checking on the legal access to a property.

From spring cleaning your home to putting out fresh flowers and removing any pets, here are seven tips to make the most of the upturn in the property market and get your home sold quickly.

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.

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.

The coronavirus means that taking your Mum out for an afternoon tea this Mother's Day may no longer be possible - but we reveal how to celebrate at home.

Thousands of estate agents have accelerated plans to use digital technology to show off homes to buyers who they hope will remain interested until the virus outbreak subsides.

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.

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.

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.

The latest figures from UK Finance, the banking trade body, reveals that the number of homeowner properties taken into possession in the final quarter of last year rose 17 per cent.

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.

The property in London's affluent Pindock Mews in West London's Maida Value has fallen into a state of disrepair and needs a complete renovation.

The Government paying rents may be the only way to keep some tenants in their homes amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

Making home improvements to save money is still possible with a little bit of imagination - and online ordering. Toby Walne looks at all your options.

Andri Ragettli, who is a 22-year-old professional skier, was keen to stress that others should not try such moves at home as it is extremely dangerous.