SamBalls published Essex boasts host of property hotspots for London commuters with...

Essex continues to be a property hotspot for commuters travelling to work in the capital, new research has shown.Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon, Writtle and Great Dunmow all featured in the top ten list, with criteria for a desirable commuter town including: average property price, proximity of local stations, cost of an annual travelcard and journey time into London. More than a third of all buyers snapping up homes in the county are moving here from London, according to a study by estate agent...