When it comes to selling your home, you need to make sure that you have the right estate agent. There are many different companies around all competing for your business, so it is important to make sure you are comfortable with who you have representing you. Our tips and tricks will help you pick the perfect agent for you.

Not every buyer will take 15 minutes on a property they intend to live in or own for a very long time. Some will take their time looking for red flags, oversights and other shortcomings.

During your house hunting quest, chances are you will only see a given house at its best; perfectly organised, expertly staged, and clean. This gives you a perfect picture that lures you into buying the house; however, you might be missing a lot; recurrent water problems, rat and termite infestations, past flooding cases, etc. These are the things that eventually cost you a lot.

Tenants move out of their current rental due to various reasons. Some of these reasons are out of their control, while others are a matter of personal preference. Here are five of the most common reasons why renters choose to move on.

Is your home ticking all the boxes for would-be buyers? Here are the top features they value above all else.

If you think that all the house sale deals go through, then you are wrong. Yes, you may come into a common understanding with a potential home buyer, but until that contract is closed, it is not a complete deal.

Finding the right estate agent can be hard, but with a few small tips, you can make sure you get it right the first time, and are on your way to selling your home quickly. To select what works for you, a real estate agent needs to have a number of important traits.

Buying a house for oneself can surely be one of the best and most pleasant experiences in a lifetime. After all, it’s an investment that requires careful research. And only after a well thought out plan coupled with effective implementation, the perfect property is bought. Now comes the next part; if the purchased house or apartment would be used as a buy-to-let one. In that case, homeowners should be particularly wary about how they must carry out the work.

When it comes to renting a property from a landlord, there should be a section in your tenancy agreement that stipulates you are responsible for paying council tax, along with other utility bills and services for the property. Throughout this guide we have highlighted the simple principles around council tax and what you need to know about it.

Finding the right time to buy, and dealing with all the hassle that comes along with the purchase – will buying in the UK ever get any easier?

If you are selling at the same time as buying, you will likely find yourself in the middle of a chain with people both above you and below you. A property chain is only as strong as its weakest link – the more links, the higher your risk. There are a few steps you can take to minimise your risk, check out our tips below…

So, you have extra space, but you don’t know what to do with it. While bonus rooms are a great commodity to have, many homeowners struggle to make good use of the space. If this sounds like you, there are many ways you can turn your unused area into a room you’ll never want to leave…