Research by London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed how commuting can cut the cost of homeownership, as a slow but steady return to normality puts the London commuter belt back in vogue with homebuyers.

While the pandemic inspired trend of working remotely from bigger homes in the depths of the countryside was nice while it lasted, recent research revealed 65 percent of workers plan to return to the office this month.

However, some form of remote working is likely to remain as part and parcel of professional life and Benham and Reeves has revealed where to get the best balance between commuting time and prope...