In Bicester, the gap between 2- and 3-bed homes has widened since 2006, but moving up isn’t as unaffordable as it seems. Lower mortgage rates, higher equity, and incomes mean real monthly costs have risen less than headlines suggest.

If you are a homeowner or landlord in Stevenage and thinking about selling in the coming months, one question tends to rise above all others. How long is this going to take?

This weekend on The Investor’s Corner, we explore property vs Bitcoin with Jason Deane. Find out why some investors are rethinking traditional portfolios, the impact of UK regulation, and whether property is still the best way to build wealth.

For decades, the flat was the natural starting point for many first-time home buyers. The first rung of the ladder. The affordable option. The stepping stone to something bigger. For landlords, it was a dependable investment. For first-time buyers, it was often the only way in.