The lure of the green is something golf lovers know only too well: top of househunters' wishlists are a private gate that leads directly to a green and clear views of a famous hole.

The new homeowners will be able to enjoy one of the best views of the London fireworks held annually on New Year's Eve.

Most of us will, at some point, have found a new purpose for a household item, revamped a piece of furniture to extend its life, or at least appreciated the idea from afar.

The new film of Downton Abbey opened this week and will likely fuel interest in a niche sector of the property market - apartments in grand country houses.

Montrose Gardens in leafy Leatherhead, Surrey, has the most expensive average house price in Britain outside of London, rising from £5.9million to £6.5million in the past year.

This three-bedroom property is completely derelict and is being sold at auction via SDL Bigwood Auctions next month, but buyers will need a big budget to make it liveable.

Views across rolling hills, swanky kitchens, converted garden sheds, now a new status symbol seems to be elbowing its way into our affections: a private stretch of woodland.

Renting out a property as a short-term let or holiday home can be profitable, and a combination of changes to buy-to-let tax and the rise of Airbnb and rivals has made it increasingly popular.

Dollhouses can help you to explore your interior design ideas with having to spend time and money on changing your actual home.

Mention a 'flat-pack' home for sale and you might imagine a latest offering from Ikea. You're less likely to imagine a 15th-century former merchant's house, dismantled and kept in dry storage.

We spent a day with one of the world's top 100 interior designers, Alexander James Interior Design, to learn about its tricks and how they can be incorporated into your own home.

First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live, Zoopla research highlights.

The two-bedroom house looks like an 'ordinary' terrace from the outside, but has a colourful interior, combining pink and gold ceilings with purple walls and carpets, and multi-coloured bedspreads.

The four-bed property sits in the grounds of Hadlow Castle in Tonbridge, Kent, and has two adjoining square towers.

We've selected 10 mid-terrace bungalows around Britain, but can you work out the difference between the one that costs almost half a million pounds and the one that cost less than £50,000?

Dick and Angel exclusively reveal their approach to buying a property that needs renovating, and turning it into a successful home and business.

The one-bed flat in south-east London is currently owned by the Quay Brothers and is for sale for £1.15million.

Swansea, South Wales, is the most popular place among house hunters, with Brighton, East Sussex, Margate in Kent, and Torquay, Devon, also featuring in the list.

What makes this huddle of around 100 houses and flats in Goldsmith Street, Norwich, so special - and why might it have implications for the rest of us?

The property's pretty exterior means it is a favourite among Instagram stars who are often seen posing on the doorsteps of houses in Denbigh Terrace.

Five of this autumn's most popular interior design trends have been revealed by renovation website Houzz - it includes bold wallpaper prints in the loo.

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.

The most viewed homes currently for sale on Zoopla have been revealed, with multi-million pound mansions dominating the eccentric list.

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.

The luxury Landmark Pinnacle is in London's Canary Wharf and has an indoor garden on the 27th floor, the size of three tennis courts.

Opportunities may seem much more limited with a flat for moving rooms and creating a totally different feel, but this two-bedroom Notting Hill home provides inspiration for what can be achieved.

The shift in London house price momentum is due to a decrease in the number of new properties for sale, which has restricted supply, property website Zoopla said.

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The average house price in the North-East - £127,570 - remains about 6 per cent below its level in 2007, before the financial crisis.

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.

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.

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.

Few other building materials are more vilified than concrete. Philosopher Roger Scruton believes that post-war Britain was almost 'obliterated by ugly deposits of concrete and steel'.

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

The unusual property with a huge Japanese influence is a single-storey home with four bedrooms, and it is on the market with a price tag of £1,295,000.

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

For those who believe dreary winters of rainy days and long nights mean many of us want to buy homes overseas, think again.