Commuter towns with good transport links and under 40 minutes from major cities have faster house price growth than the UK average.

House prices rise by a modest 2.6% with London the weakest region and least affordable due to difficulties of raising a deposit.

The spa town of Cheltenham leads the table with 13% annual house price growth almost five times higher than the rest of the country.

Six streets in London with average house price of over £10 million make the capital the most expensive in England and Wales.

Homeowners selling their home can expect less cash than the asking price as the gap between asked and sold prices increases.

For several boroughs in London house prices are rising although the capital as a whole is struggling to keep pace.

House price affordability in London has reached a high of 14.5 times earnings and is well above the capitals fifteen-year average.

Buying a home will cost 46% more in a national park as homeowners can enjoy easy access to the great outdoors and beautiful countryside.

Changes in the budget means most first time buyers will not pay stamp duty but the OBR expects house prices to rise instead.

The number of properties sold in London have reduced 24% in the last year with those in England down by 17% as buyer demand falls.

The Halifax survey shows confidence in the housing market is at a five year low with one in five thinking prices will fall.

English market towns command a £30,000 premium from homeowners or 12% more compared to living in neighbouring towns.