"Our surroundings have a powerful ability to set the mood and the gardens in which a house is set have always been an important part of the package."

"The French Riviera has been a top destination for almost 200 years. From the holidaying British aristocracy in the 1850s to the global jet set of today, the Côte d’Azur remains the location to see and be seen."

"In light of the Bank of England’s decision to lower interest rates to 5%, you might be thinking about what this means if you are looking to buy a home and whether to act now or wait to take the plunge. "

"With double height rooms, impressive vaulted ceilings and open plan areas that provide a great sense of space and light – the very best barn conversions really do have the ‘wow-factor’."

"For as long as I can remember Saturday has always been the key day for viewings."

"Stretching for 95 miles from Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to Exmouth in Devon is the Jurassic Coast, home to 185 million years of history."

"There are many reasons why a particular area becomes a prime property hotspot."