House prices fell a record 15.9pc in 2008 says Nationwide
House prices fell 15.9pc during 2008 the biggest annual drop on record new figures from Nationwide showed today.

Property advice
A terrace too far; management charges; best DIY kit to buy in the sales - and how to get out of an investment that's now turned sour.

Property advice: Need to know
David Snell on what to buy in the sales.

New planning laws threaten village life
Village life is under threat with moves to relax planning laws to pave the way for a huge development of "affordable" rural homes.

Snowmass appeal: Ski property in the USA
Ski property in the USA

Wales: Churches Houses Castles by Simon Jenkins review
Christopher Howse enjoys Simon Jenkins's architectural tour around Wales

Winter sales: Costcutting edge
David Nicholls chooses the best of the winter homeware sales.

How to be more ecofriendly in the home
Make some New Year's resolutions with advice from Sarah Lonsdale.

How to cut fuel bills: Wrap up tight for a frugal New Year
Saving money on fuel costs could be as simple as reading the bill. Jeff Howell on how to make your home more energyefficient.

Property in the New Forest: Welcome to the house of fun
A HarleyDavidson in the hallway and a helipad on the lawn bring adventure to a historic plot writes Fred Redwood.

Love London's great outdoors? Try renting a lodge
A royal park offers the best of both worlds

UK house prices will not be leaping ahead for many years to come
2009 will not bring an end to property woes writes Edmund Conway.