Buying

No matter how much experience you have with the property ladder, buying a home can be a challenging process. In this area you’ll discover all the resources you need to make buying a home less stressful. You can find everything from in-depth guides to celebrity home inspiration.

Property solicitor guide
March 13, 2019
What do property solicitors do? Here's a round-up of what they'll take care of when you're buying or selling a home.
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.
Noel Gallagher slashes asking price of London mansion to £8.95m
December 11, 2018
The stucco-fronted property is on one of the most desirable streets in Little Venice, west London, but is still up for sale just over two years later.
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.
Properties in market towns command £42,000 premium
October 27, 2018
Homebuyers are prepared to pay 17% more to live in a market town than in the surrounding area.
Top French and Swiss alpine resorts to invest in
October 17, 2018
Dreaming of your own place for the start of this year's ski season? Snapping up one of these luxe homes in the Alps could make it a reality.
Housing market cools amidst Brexit uncertainty
October 11, 2018
Activity from both buyers and sellers dropped off in September, according to RICS.
What the average British house price buys you abroad
October 3, 2018
For £306,471, the world is your oyster - if this crop of overseas homes is anything to go by.
Top 20 student buy-to-let hot spots
August 15, 2018
If you're a buy-to-let landlord who refuses to rent to students, you could be missing out on some big returns, as this list of the best yields reveals...
Nearly £10m sliced off actor Oliver Reed’s former pile
May 24, 2018
The Grade II-listed house went on sale for £12m in 2009 and is now set to be auctioned for just £2.6m.
Stay awhile? Dusty Springfield’s former art deco home hits the market
April 13, 2018
The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion in west London costs a staggering £14m.
Professional qualifications introduced for estate agents
April 9, 2018
The Government is bringing in new measures to clamp down on rogue estate agents and make property buying and selling less stressful
Living in...Exmouth
May 5, 2017
Sandy beaches, water sports and an abundance of wildlife make the port town of Exmouth an inviting area to call home.
What the new tax year means for property
April 7, 2017
The new tax year kicked in on 6 April. Here are 5 housing-related changes you need to know about to stay ahead of the game.