Owning & renting
Whether you own your home, are renting from a landlord, or are considering renting out your home, we have all the advice you need when it comes to home ownership and tenancies
Owning & renting
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Do you own Britain's best holiday home? If so you could win £10,000
We've rounded up the best of the competition you'll need to face off against
By Laurie Davidson
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Joint mortgages guide: how to buy property with a partner, friend or family member
Joint mortgages might be a great way to get on the property ladder, but they do require careful consideration
By Harriet Meyer
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How to sell your house: a pain-free guide to putting your house on the market
Find out the best process to follow to keep your house sale as stress-free as possible
By Laura Shannon
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Interest-only mortgages guide: pros, cons and suitability explained
If you’re looking for a flexible home loan, interest-only mortgages could be for you but make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks first
By Samantha Partington
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House of horrors! Are you suffering from the 'spooky house syndrome' that's giving us the creeps?
Cold spots, unexplained sounds and weird odours top the list of problems for sufferers of spooky house syndrome
By Fraser Simpson
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Property on the market? You could make £11K more if you sell your house on these dates
Mark them on your calendar immediately!
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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From 'Lino Ritchie' to 'Surelock Homes' – the UK's best trade company names revealed
These hilariously brilliant company names would certainly get our attention when seeking a tradesperson
By Tamara Kelly
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Fear of remortgaging could be losing home-owners £1,000 a year
It's time to break the remortgage taboo
By Rebecca Knight
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Avoid these 5 mistakes when selling a house – and sell faster and for more money
Making these mistakes when selling a house could cost you; follow these tips on what to do instead
By Anna Cottrell
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Top 10 features that will sell your home fast
Reliable broadband, central heating and double glazing are key priorities for buyers
By Heather Young
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The 40-year-old flat sharer: they’re broke, probably newly single and on the rise… Oh and if you’ve got a spare room, they’ll take it!
Thought your days of looking for a roomie were behind you? Soaring property prices and the breakdown of relationships mean that an increasing number of 40 and 50-year-olds are looking for a flat share
By Natalie Wain
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Everything we know about the Boris Johnson's 5 per cent deposit promise to first time buyers
Boris Johnson announced his dedication to transforming generation rent into generation buy
By Rebecca Knight
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New research reveals the five surprising features that could devalue your home by up to 20 per cent
Does your home have any of them?
By Rebecca Knight
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Homeowners warned that the house price boom will see them £10k worse off - despite stamp duty holiday savings
Fast house price growth is canceling out any financial benefit of the stamp duty reprieve in all but two UK cities
By Anna Cottrell
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen just shared a throwback picture of what his stunning Cotswolds home looked like in 1820
Has Laurence been able to restrain his signature flamboyant style?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Why sellers should put the house on the market now – before it's too late says expert
As industry reacts to Nationwide's House Price Index
By Tamara Kelly
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Who knew a water tower could make such a cool place to live?
This converted old water tower takes quirky homes to a whole new level
By Tamara Kelly
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Phil Spencer reveals the secrets behind estate agent's 'hot buyer's' list – including how to get onto it
The presenter offers his top tips on dealing with estate agents
By Rebecca Knight
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These are the weirdest house hunting stories we’ve ever heard
They include couples getting frisky and people hiding under beds – have you ever experienced anything similar?!
By Katie Garrett
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What smells will sell your house?
You'll never guess which smell will sell your home!
By Jennifer Ebert
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Don’t move, improve! Millions of homeowners are staying put to create forever home
Refurbishing the kitchen and landscaping the garden are top choices for transforming a house into a forever home
By Fraser Simpson
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Don’t move improve is the home-owners mantra after base rate rise
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in 10 years which puts moving on ice for many of us
By Rachel Homer
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Will there be a house price crash in 2021? Experts share their predictions
House prices are soaring right now, but for how much longer?
By Anna Cottrell
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Good Move reveals the biggest challenges of living with a partner and how to overcome them
Leaving clothes and shoes around has been named the biggest bugbear for partners living together
By Rebecca Knight
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George Clarke's 5 ways to add value to your home - SEE VIDEO
We ask the Restoration Man at the Ideal Home Show for his best property advice
By Jennifer Drew
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Sell your home within this time window or risk knocking £1000s off your asking price
All you need is a good estate agent
By Rebecca Knight
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Property expert reveals the lighting tips that could add value to your home
From swapping a lightbulb to adding a floor lamp
By Lisa Fazzani