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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Beware FON – snag a deal on a new home with these expert house price negotiating tips
Are you at risk of overpaying due to fear of negotiating?
By Anna Cottrell
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From avocado bathrooms to woodchip wallpaper – discover the top 10 property turn-offs for buyers
What's your biggest house hunting bugbear?
By Heather Young
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Research reveals a surprising number of people are still living with their ex-parter – are you?
Are you unable to (physically) move on?
By Rebecca Knight
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Living near an Asda could have this surprising effect on your house price
But it's not good news for Sainsbury's...
By Rebecca Knight
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Living in the shadow of these landmarks could knock £10,000s off your house price
But its not all bad news for properties near landmarks
By Rebecca Knight
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Is there a housing shortage in the UK? Estate agents reveal all – it’s not good news
2021 is set to be a waiting game for home buyers
By Anna Cottrell
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It's a sign! The Royal Mail reveals the UK's most romantic addresses
These sentimental street and house names are all inspired by love
By Amy Cutmore
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Time for a reality check? We reveal why your house might actually be smaller than you think
It might want to invest in a tape measure
By Rebecca Knight
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How long should you stay in a home before moving? And how long have you lived in your property?
Zoopla reveals all
By Rebecca Knight
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The nation’s dream home is revealed and it’s not what you might expect
What do we look for when it comes to a dream home?
By Tamara Kelly
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First-time buyer? Find out what furniture you should spend your money on!
Can you tick these furniture buys off your list?
By Jennifer Ebert
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The ONE thing you need to do if 'flipping' your home right now - and make a profit
‘House flipping’ has reached a 12-year high in the UK, as homeowners are looking to make a profit
By Fraser Simpson
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Bungalow bliss? One in three Brits dream of owning a pint-sized property
Stairs - who needs 'em? According to a new survey, demand for bungalows is on the up among those of a certain age and a new crop of single storey homes could help ease the UK's housing crisis
By Caroline Keenan
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7 reasons to love living in a 1970s property
The interior designers may have got it wrong, but those builders in the 1970s definitely did something right
By Heather Young
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Decorate your rental home for Christmas without upsetting your landlord
A few nifty tricks to give your home a merry makeover without so much as a pin in the wall...
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to befriend new neighbours
Feeling a little companionless in your cul-de-sac lately? Check out these sure-fire ways to make friends
By Rachel Homer
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How much would we spend to make a rented property feel like home? The results may shock you
A new survey also reveals that a surprising number are happy to rent long-term
By Amy Cutmore
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How to add £50,000 to the value of your home in just 7 days
Let us count the ways...
By Jennifer Ebert
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A third of new buyers start looking to move again within a year - and THIS is the reason why
But is the grass always greener?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Are you one of the staggering number of Brits who claim to suffer ‘Housebarrassment’?
A significant number of not so house-proud Brits are embarrassed when guests visit their homes
By Tamara Kelly
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A new estate agent is offering potential buyers the chance to test drive a house before investing
Try before you buy
By Rebecca Knight
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How much for the keys to No.10? Experts reveal the value of 10 Downing Street ahead of potential new resident
Homes specialists, Stone Real Estate, have estimated the property value of No.10
By Tamara Kelly
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Over a third of homebuyers are confused by this part of buying a house
Not sure what a solicitor does in the house being processed? You're not alone
By Rebecca Knight
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9 most popular homes on Zoopla revealed – which is your favourite?
From a Georgian country house renovation project in Wales to a top-end beachfront home in Sussex - prepare to swoon over these hot properties
By Tamara Kelly
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14 things you learn when you move back home with your parents
Here are a few revelations about living back under your parents' roof
By Heather Young
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You know you’re a first-time homeowner when…
Here are a few things we’ve learned when it comes to first time home owning…
By Jennifer Ebert
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These are the cheapest places to live in the UK in 2018
We’ve listed the best and worst places to live when you want to make your money go further. Can you guess which areas came out on top and which were the ones to avoid?
By Heather Young