Experts reveal the key to knowing where house prices are soaring next - should YOU sell your home?
Shrewd homeowners could make themselves overnight millionaires if they get ahead of the curve in an up-and-coming area, property experts have revealed.
While it's little surprise selling a home for more than you bought it will land you with a tidy profit, the tricky part has always been judging where prices will rise.
Yet now MailOnline can reveal the areas that have jumped in value over the past year on record - as experts offered their insight on where could be the best places to sell in next the few months.
From Solihull to Croydon, exclusive analysis from the Online Marketing Surgery and Cardinal Steels of ONS data has exposed both the best and worst places to sell homes if you want to turn a profit.
The median prices in some areas increased as much as 85 per cent in a single year from March 2023 to March 2024, while others fell a whopping 50 per cent.
Meanwhile, senior valuer Max Royston from property firm Gaffsy said the key to spotting the next trendy area was looking at neighbouring villages of places that are currently winning big.
He said: 'If you get it right, you can make a lot of money. But I wouldn't say it's easy. The risk is that you overpay.'
The property chief said improved transport links and options to work from home had given people a greater ability to live elsewhere, which in turn was fuelling new hubs of growing prices.
However, despite the pitfalls, if done correctly, he said, 'there's a lot of money to be made'.
Here, MailOnline can reveal the best (and worst) places to buy a house...
1 Norwood Green South, London
Top of the list is Norwood Green South in London, which shot up a whopping 85 per cent from £410,000 to £760,000 in the last year.
Nestled between Ealing and Hayes with plenty of green spaces while still being close to Heathrow, it's easy to see why homes in this part of north London have increased in value.
However, it's not only London that has seen increasing prices.
2 Camberley Town, Surrey Heath
Next up is Camberley Town in Surrey Heath, where prices have increased 76 per cent from £347,750 to £611, 250.
With four bedrooms and a spacious garden, this lovely home is on the market on Purplebricks for offers in excess of £585,000.
It also boasts a magnificent extended family living room, driveway parking and three reception rooms.
This four-bedroom home in Camberley Town, Surrey Heath, is on the market for offers in excess of £585,000
It has a wonderful wood panel floor and a modern kitchen to add to the home's delights
3 Parsons Green East, Hammersmith and Fulham
In posh Parsons Green East, properties prices have jumped 65 per cent from £1,020,500 to £1,680,000.
This particular property is even more expensive, at £1,825,000, although the huge wraparound balcony and spectacular views of the Thames may give an insight into why that is.
This Hammersmith and Fulham penthouse comes with two bathrooms, three bedrooms and a swimming pool in a gated development.
This particular property is rather pricey at £1,825,000, although the huge wraparound balcony and spectacular views of the Thames may give an insight into why that is
The apartment block also has a communal pool, which is likely one reason for the expensive price
4 Woodcote, Croydon
The lovely area of Woodcote in Croydon has also seen a rise, in this case of 62 per cent from £528,750 to £857,500.
Known for its green spaces and top notch schools, it's plain to see why prices are rising here.
Homes on sale here are likely to make owners a tidy profit of at least a few hundred thousand pounds.
5 Central Solihull, Solihull
Finally, Central Solihull is the fifth best place to sell your home.
Here, prices have increased 54 per cent from £317,500 to £490,000.
This four-bedroom end of terrace house is on the market for slightly over the average at £535,000.
It has a lovely paved driveway and is within walking distance to the town centre.
With a minimalist design, it offers a sleek modern approach to a family home.
With a clean-cut approach, this house is a must for any fans of modern, minimalist design
This magnificent emerald-coloured bedroom adds to the home's overall style and charm
1 Camberley Town, Surrey Heath
Although homes in London already outprice many people, there is still hope for those living outside the capital.
In terms of postcodes outside London, Camberley Town is top again with an increase of 76 per cent £347,750 to £611,250.
This three-bed detached house was on the market for £600,000 and offers another look at Camberley with its large conservatory and expansive garden.
It also boasts three double bedrooms, a newly-refitted kitchen and is set in a private gated development of just two homes.
This is a sweet three-bedroom detached house in Camberley Town, Surrey Heath - the best place to sell outside of London
It has a wonderful kitchen with multicoloured tiled walls and lovely wooden panelling
2 Central Solihull, Solihull
Once again, Solihull is on the list, with prices up 54 per cent from £317,500 to £490,000.
However, if you're lucky, your home could be worth even more, like this four-bedroom detached house for £1,275,000.
It has a Jack and Jill bathroom and an en-suite to the guest bedroom as well as a lovely garden.
It also has four double bedrooms and is being sold as a freehold property.
With a long front driver, this four-bedroom home is on the market for a whopping £1,275,000
It has a large open plan living room and kitchen with retractable door that reveal a marvellous garden
3 Hamilton North, Leicester
First on the list for the East Midlands, prices in Hamilton North, Leicester have increased 45 per cent in the last year, from £148,000 to £215,000.
The area has been lauded for its balance between urban and rural living - being close to the city while still having ample green spaces.
It also boasts a wide variety of restaurants and shops.
4 Harraton, Sunderland
Prices in the Harraton area of Sunderland have shot up by 43 per cent in the past year from £164,000 to £235,000.
This lovely four-bedroom detached house is on the market for a little more than the average at £315,000.
However, it pristine exterior is complemented by a modern kitchen as well as a conservatory looking out on a patio and large garden.
With a lovely array of bright green bushes, this four-bedroom detached house is on the market for a little more than the average for the Harraton area of Sunderland at £315,000
It has a clean, white decor that adds to the well-designed layout of the house
5 Towednack, Cornwall
In beautiful Cornwall, the churchtown of Towednack has seen prices rise in the past year by 42 per cent from £310,000 to £440,000.
This two-bedroom duplex is moments away from two lovely beaches and boasts stunning sea views.
Noted as the perfect place for a holiday let, it has a log burner for the cold winter nights as well as a modern kitchen to cater for every your every fancy.
This Cornish two-bedroom duplex has the best of both worlds with traditional stone walls but a modern interior
It also has stunning views of the sea and is a short walk away from two of Cornwall's beaches
