Buying property guides

Buying a property is a daunting prospect, as for many people, it will be the most expensive purchase they ever make. Our handy guides include advice on how to buy different types of property, how much it costs to buy a home, and how to get the most from estate agents.

Should I buy a doer-upper or a pre-extended home?
August 13, 2020
There are many reasons to buy a home with the potential to extend, and just as many to nab one that’s already been extended. We weigh up the pros and cons.
11 signs it’s time to move home
August 11, 2020
Fed up with queueing for the loo? Can’t stop looking at bigger homes online? The tell-tale signs it’s time to upgrade to a bigger place.
Everything you need to know about buying a Huf Haus
February 20, 2019
With distinctive glass exteriors and open-plan designs, these homes are prefabricated to your exact specifications. All you need is the plot.
How to be smarter with your property search
February 11, 2019
PrimeLocation has thousands of properties for sale or rent - and some pretty nifty tools to make finding the right one much easier.
How to search for disabled-friendly property
January 23, 2019
Looking for a disabled-friendly or accessible home on PrimeLocation? Here’s how to do it.
How to buy a property at auction
December 10, 2018
Buying property at auction could snag you a bargain, but it can also be a risky business. Here's how to negotiate the potential pitfalls.
All the questions to ask when viewing property
December 10, 2018
"I wish I'd asked..." is a commonplace feeling after a property viewing, so arm yourself with this checklist before you turn up on the doorstep.
Everything you need to know about buying a Georgian home
March 16, 2018
From grand country piles and elegant tree-lined terraces to Palladian villas, the building boom of the 18th century has left us with a wealth of stunning Georgian architecture.
Prime property guides: mansion blocks
March 16, 2018
Built as high density housing for the middle classes, the desirable locations and enduring charm of London's mansion blocks ensure their popularity today.
Everything you need to know about buying mews houses
March 12, 2018
From their lowly stable origins, mews homes have long been the hideaway of choice for the city's wealthier inhabitants. But what makes them so attractive?
6 perks of a new-build home
July 26, 2016
Looking for your next place to live? PrimeLocation rounds up the benefits of buying a new-build home.
Guide to the Consumer Code for Home Builders
June 8, 2016
The code has been designed to protect the consumer and make the process of buying a newly-built home smoother and more transparent.
The ultimate first-time buyer guide
May 18, 2016
Are you ready to buy a house or flat for the first time? Read PrimeLocation’s ultimate first-time buyer guide before you take the plunge.
Guide to the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge
April 8, 2016
If buying another property is on your agenda this year, you’ll need to factor in the Government's confusing 3% Stamp Duty surcharge. Here's what you need to know about the tax.