In simple terms, fractional-ownership schemes are nothing new and mean that three or four friends can buy a home together. Legally, the property belongs to all the owners whose names are on the deeds, and time spent there is split accordingly.
Thatched cottages are the marmite of the property world – you either love them or hate them, according to Charlie Comber from estate agency Hayman-Joyce in the Cotswolds.
Few things can split a rural community more sharply than footpaths and rights of way over land, as ardent fans of The Archers will know…
Just what are the crucial ingredients for a perfect country house location?
Vendor Spotlight: Taking a chance on a rundown property with potential in a friendly – but less glamorous – pocket of the capital can pay off.
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As the high-end property market diversifies, HNWs are investing in homes and interiors that showcase their personalities.
The latest property must-have is a seafront mansion with room to anchor a luxury liner.
Those keen to live out the adage ‘life begins at retirement’ are faced with a big question: where? People want a home needing little maintenance, which is near shops, relatives and friends, according to a survey from retirement developer McCarthy & Stone.
Observe world-famous regattas and rowing races from the comfort of your waterside idyll on the Thames.
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Madeira has long been popular with the British and it’s not hard to see why. At 600 miles off mainland Portugal, this delightful island is easily accessible and even more so now, with daily easyJet flights from London and Bristol.
Cheryl Markosky 