With the school holidays in full swing, many people holidaying by the coast may be dreaming of owning a place by the sea.
With the length of the British coastline estimated to be over 11,000 miles, buyers should have no shortage of options! However, property owners in the rest of the country should not dismay as it is not just coastal properties which attract a premium.
Our analysis shows that properties near to the coast can command significant premiums to properties located further inland, averaging 44% in the past two years.
Our research has also shown that homes close to rivers, canals or other waterways attracted an average premium of 19% over the past two years.