Country Pursuit: Rural estates continue to perform

Here's a turn up for the books; English country estates have outperformed country houses and even prime central London resi in terms of average price growth over the last year.

"Knowing where to invest has become more important than ever", says LCP in its latest report, which picks out six pockets of central London showing significant potential.

Pre-completion sales across the capital have reached record levels, according to CBRE, with three in five homes now sold before they are built.