Is there an optimum season for selling? Spring always comes out on top as the best time of year to sell your house. This is probably because people aren’t away for the summer holidays or busy with ...

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 ...

Sorting the switch over in your electricity and gas supply in good time can save you money and hassle. Here’s how to take over utilities when moving house. While you’ll want to take over the existing ...

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 ...

If you're buying a flat, chances are it will be a leasehold, which means you own the property but not the building or land it sits on. Here we look at what being a leaseholder means, your obligations, ...

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 a snagging list? A snagging list, or snagging survey, is an inspection of your new build home to identify any defects. Most new build snags are cosmetic, such as scratched windows, paint ...

With inheritance tax on property: who has to pay it? when do you have to pay it? and what are the rules about the main residence nil-rate band? We take a look. Rebecca Gamble Consumer Journalist ...

If you want to get on the property ladder, one of the first questions you’ll need to know the answer to is 'How much deposit do I need to buy a house?' We look at why a bigger deposit is better, the ...

How much a house survey costs can vary hugely depending on the type of survey you get. We look at how much different types of surveys can cost, why the costs vary, what you get for your money and how ...