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As prices soar, the district is no longer just a stepping stone to country life — it’s a place to put down permanent roots. By Zoe Dare Hall

Falling prices make it a good time to buy in the high-end enclave — as long as you have a spare £10m or so. By Graham Norwood

By Carol Lewis

Fears are growing about the number of homes being bought by investors and left empty — but what can be done to stop it? By Graham Norwood

Sealed bids are back and cash is king as buyers attempt to close deals before the April 1 deadline when stamp duty for buy-to-let homes is scheduled to increase. By Ruth Bloomfield

Mayfair looks set to be the prime focus in London, meanwhile Spain, Barbados, Mauritius and Sydney are destined to be strong performers in 2016, says Zoe Dare Hall

Homeowners have a new mantra — renovate, don’t relocate when it comes to upsizing, says Robin Ash

From April, buyers of holiday homes will have to pay an extra 3% in stamp duty. Should you race against the clock or hold fire? asks Graham Norwood

When times get tough, commercial property provides the perfect backdrop. Abandoned office blocks, half-finished developments surrounded by barbed wire and cranes standing idly on the skyline: in an economic downturn, real estate is one of the first sectors to suffer.

According to independent property buying agency, Black Brick, low oil prices and a strong UK currency have made buying London residential property more expensive for those who have made their money overseas and are wishing to place it in the ‘safe haven’ of London property. However, until the reduction of tax relief on buy-to-let mortgages is announced in the July 2016 Budget, London remains an attractive option for buy-to-let investors, particularly those with a long term view of passing it on to their children.

New homes around London’s “Tech City” are selling fast but at prices that may deter the area’s workers. By Cherry Casey

Banks are setting up special departments for big loans for big houses. By Holly Thomas