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Are house prices falling? Nationwide data shows August dip
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Latest figures reveal a slight monthly decline, with stretched affordability and shifting buyer behaviour shaping the housing market

Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?
By Joseph Mullane published
Discover the hidden reasons behind a growing number of empty homes

Own a unique slice of history as this former naval fortress on a Pembrokeshire island goes up for sale
By Joseph Mullane published
Thorne Island, a Grade II*-listed naval fort turned home and hotel, is for sale at £3m and offers unique potential

'It's the perfect blend of styles' – step inside a 700-year-old Essex farmhouse with a 21st-century touch
By Joseph Mullane published
Be inspired by how this property effortlessly blends 14th-century architectural features with modern design for a truly rare home

'A blank canvas with great potential' – stone farmhouse in need of renovation goes under the hammer in the Peak District
By Joseph Mullane published
Bradfield farmhouse with 38 acres and barns goes to auction, offering scope for renovation and conversion

Mark Wright’s new home gym is a masterclass in functional luxury – it’s the ultimate fitness retreat
By Joseph Mullane published
Mark Wright unveils the latest update to his three-year gym project at his £3.5m Essex self-build

Will stamp duty be abolished? Rachel Reeves’ radical property tax plan explained
By Joseph Mullane published
Homes over £500,000 could face a new property levy as Rachel Reeves weighs up scrapping stamp duty, shifting the tax burden from buyers to sellers

Grand Designs’ infamous ‘lighthouse’ finally sells after years of turmoil
By Joseph Mullane published
The Grand Designs ‘Lighthouse’ that took 12 years to build has sold, closing a long and dramatic chapter in its history
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