Marc Da Silva discovers that there is now a very lively property market in Leeds.

to discover what’s happening in their businesses and local markets. This month we visit North Devon, Tyneside and West Sussex.

Home affordability in cities is at its worst since 2008, says Lloyds Bank – and the worst of all is… Oxford.

The Chancellor’s tax hit on buy-to-let is damaging, but, says Andrea Kirkby, there are choices for property investors.

Robert Fraser, the London-focused estate agent and expert in selling UK homes at property exhibitions in Asia, offers advice to agents looking to sell properties in the UK to buyers overseas.

Jonathan Godfrey discusses valuing residential portfolios.

Marc Da Silva is in CHESTER, an ancient city enjoying a glamorous renaissance.

Home ownership strife: Jeremy Leaf says, “Higher rents and tougher lending criteria continue to hamper home ownership. How can we close the gap between aspiration and reality?”

The prime London market has gone from strength to strength, but is this growth rippling out across the UK? Justin Marking, Head of Residential Sales at Savills, offers his expert views.

Home ownership is stagnant, as more people now rent their homes. Paul Staley, Director, Private Rental Sector at SDL Group, looks at future housing options.