Sometimes, we take all this for granted. But the housing market doesn't. New research has proved how much of a premium properties close to green spaces can command.

House prices will rise 15.3% on average across Britain in the next five years, according to estate agent Savills - including by 24% in the North West.

What makes a winning location for buyers? An easy commute, good schools, green spaces, value for money - and, now it seems, food markets.

When The Crown returns for its third season on Sunday, along with the plot line and regal costumes, it's the glimpses of the interiors that'll keep us hooked.

Homes near a first-rate farmers' markets offering local produce are in big demand, and can often command a premium.

The luxury Landmark Pinnacle is in London's Canary Wharf and has an indoor garden on the 27th floor, the size of three tennis courts.

Manor Road Garage was once a fully-fledged working petrol station, but has been converted into luxury flats.

It appears having a home complete with a garage and garden top the list of priorities for most home hunters, according to data from property website Zoopla.

Opportunities may seem much more limited with a flat for moving rooms and creating a totally different feel, but this two-bedroom Notting Hill home provides inspiration for what can be achieved.

Crammed into stuffy offices or overcrowded trains at rush hour, the idea of escaping the rat race and starting afresh on an isolated island is a dream for many.

The shift in London house price momentum is due to a decrease in the number of new properties for sale, which has restricted supply, property website Zoopla said.

I'm looking to buy some land in the commuter green belt. It is several acres and I would like to build a new house on it.

The medieval property was constructed in the early 1200s and is believed to have once been owned by Henry VIII.

According to Pinterest, there has been a 135 per cent increase in searches for DIY Christmas decorations in the past year.

The UK's Ocean City will over the next 12 months celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower.

The 'Mary Berry of Christmas trees' who dresses them for the rich and famous reveals how to decorate yours no matter how big or small the budget.

Research looked at homes available near both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn's constituency offices and those of other top MPs with responsibility for housing or benefits.

The Grade II listed house is on the Essex coastline of Frinton-on-Sea and is on the market for £950,000.

Cork made a dramatic breakthrough when it was used to build a house in Eton selected as a 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize finalist.

The explosion of cinema multiplexes, streaming channels and new broadcasters has created unprecedented demand for Britain's booming television and film industry.

The most popular homes for sale this year have been revealed - and taking top spot is a £5m property in Essex with a cheeky secret in the bedroom.

Despite the burden of business rates and the rise of online retailing, some high streets still bustle with Christmas customers.

Drink trolleys are back in fashion with younger homebuyers: we pick three versions for different budgets, ranging in price from £30 to £1,320.

The most popular overseas homes for sale this year have been revealed - and they include the Spanish house where One Direction made their debut performance on The X Factor (pictured centre)

As much as 61 per cent of people are embarrassed by at least one aspect of the property they own, according to new research by Wickes.

While woodburners are still fantastically popular, there has been a surge in those seeking eco-friendly substitutes.

All five of the most unique homes for sale on the property website were picked by the Rightmove team for their stand out features.

The average house price in the North-East - £127,570 - remains about 6 per cent below its level in 2007, before the financial crisis.

The dining table is often overlooked until the last minute, even though it can be where we spend hours not only during the big day, but also throughout the festive period.

Port Talbot in South Wales was identified by property website Zoopla as 2019's top spot. House prices there rose by 7.5 per cent to reach £122,074.

Government figures show the average time from a home going on Rightmove to a buyer moving in is 20 weeks, with 30% of deals collapsing.

Dressing your home for Christmas and New Year is fun, but when the festivities are over and the decorations and tinsel have been stored for another year, the house can look bare.

The only real way to add value to your home is to make it more attractive ready for the traditional spring buying season. Experts say 10 key changes should make quick-fire returns.

Those living in Grays and commuting to the capital pay a combined annual cost of £15,008 for their mortgage and season ticket, research from Zoopla found.

Helen Marsh, a partner at law firm Forsters, provides six top tips for avoiding some of the most common pitfalls of buying a leasehold property.

Shop smarter by using seasonal clearances and ex-display lines as a way to pick up longed-for large-outlay items such as beds, sofas and mattresses, as well as designer pieces and one-off accessories.

Few other building materials are more vilified than concrete. Philosopher Roger Scruton believes that post-war Britain was almost 'obliterated by ugly deposits of concrete and steel'.

Moving house can be stressful, but the more knowledge you can accumulate the more you can alleviate the pressure along the way.

The unusual property with a huge Japanese influence is a single-storey home with four bedrooms, and it is on the market with a price tag of £1,295,000.

Huge discounts can be found in expensive homes in London to smaller places in Welsh villages - Rightmove has picked 10 properties with deep discounts.

For those who believe dreary winters of rainy days and long nights mean many of us want to buy homes overseas, think again.

Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Ed Sheeran: they've all got them. A home yoga or contemplative space, that is.

The average cost of a letting in Britain rose by an inflation-busting rate of 2.6 per cent during in 2019, property website Zoopla says.

If you're considering buying your freehold, there are some initial questions that you'll need to ask to get the process started.

As thousands of country pubs, shops and post offices have shut down over the past few decades, loneliness has become an increasingly serious problem for village folk.

The average price paid by a first-time buyer in Britain last year was £231,455, up 9% - or £18,252 - on a year earlier, according to research by Halifax.

A new-build home should combine beauty and great architecture. All too often, however, the reality is different: ugly, poky and even dangerous. This has forced the Government into action.

More of us are renting. That won't come as a surprise given the struggle first-time buyers have when scrambling on to the property ladder.

East Hertfordshire includes market towns such as Bishop's Stortford and Hertford and was given the title after scoring well on several factors, such strong exam results and happiness scores.

The list of top 10 places within easy reach of a city have been identified by property website Zoopla, with Barking and Dagenham in East London leading the way.