"British gardeners among the most creative, daring and individual in the world, says Rachel de Thame."

"Kit Hesketh-Harvey on why we will happily pay more to live near water."

"Yes, says Merryn Somerset Webb - as long as the price is right."

"Ben Fogle on his passion for getting away from it all and his constant search for a “simpler, wilder life”."

"Former editor of 'The Archers' Vanessa Whitburn explains why we find the notion of living in a village so attractive."

"Fabulous architecture is just one reason Australian Poala Totaro loves living in London. "

"The proud owner of a Grade I listed house, Clive Aslet knows both the joy and pain of custodianship."