Which suggests that for some - living in particular high value postcodes - it might be cost effective to consider building your own tube station. But that's just something to think about. The research - by HotProperty - suggests that the crucial crib-to-tube distance is five minutes; but also that more and more cash-pressed Londoners are starting to write-off tube proximity in favour of a bargain. According to MD Shawn Luetchens:

"Walking an hour to get a to a tube station seems an extreme measure, however with mortgage affordability at an all time low and little relief in sight, people are having to make compromises."

[via AboutProperty]

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