EVEN with the uncertainty facing the housing market in light of the coronavirus, there is a huge gulf in the prices of houses between Herefordshire and London. The cost of owning a home, or even a flat, has rocketed over the last two decades as London is often considered as one of the most popular places to live in the world. If you can afford it, the lifestyle London offers can be a compelling attraction. The pace of life is a lot faster than in Herefordshire, just one of the lifestyle differences. Increasing demand has pushed up prices in the capital and the difference in what you can get with your money outside of London can be staggering.