Left high and dry

From the isolated village where I live you can catch a minibus to the nearest supermarket, seven miles away. On the return journey it will drop you and your shopping off right outside your front door.

Combining good value, historic architecture, a rural lifestyle and strong connectivity to Edinburgh, the Borders are proving to be a popular destination both with domestic and international buyers

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events.

As the London market waits with bated breath for the Chancellor’s late November Budget, Zoe Dare Hall discusses the options with the capital’s leading property experts

Parish churches need the same campaigning energy that saved the great country houses 50 years ago

How is climate change – and consequently evolving farming practices – affecting hunting? Andrew Sallis finds out