Buying and selling houses in eBay-style online property auctions, also known as the Modern Method of Auction, is increasingly popular, as it can be possible to purchase a property with a mortgage. So ...

Buying and selling property is an expensive business so the chances are you’re looking for the cheapest way to sell a house. Here’s how to do it…. Angela Kerr Director, Editor Selling a house can cost ...

Moving into a new build home is exciting but it does have its own set of challenges. Here’s what needs to be on your checklist to ensure the process of moving into a new build is as smooth as possible ...

Are house prices falling in the UK? No. While monthly prices can fall, most major indices show annual growth, meaning average prices are not falling overall. Paula Higgins, HomeOwners Alliance CEO, ...

Renting out your home as a holiday let on sites like Airbnb can be a great way of making extra money, but there are local restrictions, taxes, hosting fees and safety guidelines to bear in mind to ...

In 2026, the average cost of buying a house is £8,108, based on an averagely priced property. These costs will vary depending on factors including the value of the property and whether you’re a first ...

So you’ve had your offer accepted on a house – what now? To secure your dream home, there are key steps you need to take straight away. By acting quickly on the legal, financial and practical steps, ...

Is changing my property solicitor possible? In short, yes, you can change solicitors. If you’re unhappy, for whatever reason with the solicitor handling your property purchase or sale, you can switch ...

What is the mansion tax, who will pay it and how will it work in practice? We’ve asked an expert to explain how the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will operate, how much it will cost, and how ...

What is a restrictive covenant? Restrictive covenants are binding conditions that are written into a property’s deeds or contract by a seller to determine what a homeowner can or cannot do with their ...

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