Average property asking prices have climbed above a quarter of a million for the first time, amid signs that the positive outlook in London has spread to every region.

'Generation rent' is good news for landlords, but don't expect an easy ride, warns Chiara Cavaglieri

2.6% year-on-year growth to average £166,898 marks biggest annual uplift since September 2010

Even the wallets of wealthy buyers are showing the strain of London's inflated property market, with prices falling in Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

House prices have recorded their strongest year-on-year growth in 18 months, in further signs that the market is gathering momentum, Nationwide has reported.

Tech-savvy dogs and cats can now interact with their animal brethren on a new social network for pets.

There's plenty to attract property buyers and investors, writes Monica Woodley – not least a resilient market

Rents are rising throughout England and Wales for the first time since November 2011, according to LSL Property Services.

Exotic, obscure locations were the place to buy in 2006 but the game has changed. By Graham Norwood

Demand for property hit a three-year peak in April as state initiatives boosted the market.

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. The accompanying picture is indeed a showjumping rabbit, taking part in an agility test at the London Pet Show, which took place at the weekend.

Catherine Gagon makes £35,000 a year but thinks she will have to move to cheaper accommodation to save up enough for a deposit

A new way of tracking the movements of elusive felines is launched – much to the relief of Tom Cox