Skipton in North Yorkshire has been crowned the happiest place to live in Great Britain for the first time in Rightmove’s 14th annual Happy at Home Index. Thousands of residents across over 200 areas in Great Britain told Rightmove how they feel about their area, from the friendliness of the people to the access to employment … Read more
This week’s UK Property Market Stats Show for the week ending Sunday 30th November 2025 (week 47) features Steph Vass from TAUK. Together, we review the key data and trends from the week’s activity in the property market. ✅ Overall Picture The only notable effect the budget has had is a large increase in £1m listings … Read more
The Gingerbread City is back for another year in London, and the best of the capitals architects have outdone themselves with this year’s offerings. Can you guess which landmarks they have recreated in biscuit form? We’ve handily created a little quiz so that you can find out for yourself. The Country Life quiz runs daily … Read more
It is November 1964. Mr Mackenzie, in his black waistcoat, baggy black trousers, white shirt with tie, his head topped with the battered brown trilby he always wore come rain or shine, wiped the dewdrop off the end of his nose with the back of his horny hand and proceeded to dig up the maiden … Read more
