We are calling to “Bring Back the Bungalow” as our latest research highlights the lack of choice available to those wishing to downsize or retire. The data shows that 1.2million have abandoned their ...

UK home buying and selling reforms could ‘save first time buyers £710’ & speed up homebuying time by a month. We assess the ...

Who arranges a house survey? The buyer typically organises a house survey and pays for it. The survey will be carried out by a surveyor who will tell you the state of repair the house is in and ...

What is a buying agent? Buying agents are estate agents but they act solely in the interests of the buyer. A buying agent’s job is to find their client the property that best fits what they are ...

When do you need a party wall notice or party wall agreement (technically called a party wall award)? Our guide gives you all the answers you need to obtain the correct permissions to carry out your ...

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 ...

Firstly, you’ll need to choose the best estate agent. This part of the process typically takes 7-14 days and involves: Once you’ve chosen your estate agent, they’ll need to ensure the property has a ...

Heat pumps can be expensive to install, even with the help of government grants. We look at how much you should expect to pay for one, as well as the cost of running a heat pump to help you weigh up ...

Selling a probate house can be a complex process. Here’s the basics but read on for more detailed information on how the process works. No. The people named in the will as beneficiaries have the right ...

What is the Modern Method of Auction? The Modern Method of Auction is a type of property auction you can use to sell or buy a house. Buying and selling with online property auctions offers some ...

What is equity release and who is suitable for? Equity release is a way of releasing money from the value of your home without having to move out or pay it back during your lifetime. If you are cash ...

Unfortunately, there is no option on Rightmove or Zoopla to tap in “renovation project” or “fixer-upper”. If you are looking to buy a house renovation project you will have to sift through what is for ...