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Bobby HallThe endless traffic on the A303 can be frustrating but there are a few golden villages that make the journey worthwhile. East of Stonehenge is the golden spot for commuters – the villages surrounding Grateley in the Test Valley are popular with trains into London Waterloo in around 1 hr 20 mins. Stockbridge is also…
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Jemma ScottNew research reveals from Hamptons International reveals the average age for moving to the country has fallen by 10 years. A decade ago those deciding to escape urban life typically did so at the age of 47. Today it is 37. Many are being driven away by the cost of properties, particularly in London, where a couple…
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Jonathan BramwellWith just under £1million to spend would you choose Parsons Green or Castle Combe? Jonathan Bramwell speaks to the Metro about the charming village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire. “Castle Combe is certainly one of England’s prettiest villages and has huge appeal for a number of reasons. It’s popular with weekenders from London wanting a country getaway,…
Read more Jonathan BramwellWhen it comes to price per square foot – where can value be found? Thea Wellband and Harry Gladwin talk to The Times: When looking at average price of a property in the UK £227,000, purchasers can expect to buy a tiny 167 sq ft in Kensington and Chelsea – the size of four king…
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Nick MeadNick Mead, Partner at The Buying Solution, talks to The Times about the allure of the Chilterns for families relocating out of London. Every year young children bid farewell to their first bedrooms, pack up their toys and climb into the family car as their parents go in search of a home with more space…
Read more Bobby HallYou’ve won the lottery! Your wealth advisor has recommended how much you should put away to pay for necessary and important elements such as pensions, investments, charitable donations and children’s education. They have allocated £5m of the remaining pot to invest in property. What would you buy? My first thought would be to allocate approximately…
Read more Nick MeadThe Royal Wedding shone a particularly favourable spotlight on Windsor last month and heralded the beginning of the “posh frocks and big hats” season that so perfectly encapsulates the traditional English summer. The Home Counties is where much of the action takes place. Two wealthy commuter towns in particular — Ascot and Henley-on-Thames – come…
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