Owning & renting
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How many of these bad pre-holiday home security habits are you guilty of?
You won't believe how many people don't check their doors are locked before going away, putting their homes at risk
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Commuters save a whopping £3,000 on property each minute further out of London. That commute's not too bad after all, eh?
New stats show that for every minute you sit on a train, house prices fall by thousands. Better buy a good book!
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Kids reckon a three-bed home costs £3,000 – but would only buy if it came with a treehouse!
We only wish they were right
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Renovation mortgages: how do they work?
If you’re seeking a lump sum to fund a big property renovation project, you could look at a renovation mortgage.
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Mortgage expert shares the one thing every first-time buyer should know before house hunting
Cost of living crisis to have 'huge impact' on first-time buyers, says mortgage expert Tayo Oguntonade
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'Queen' in a street names gives house prices a royal boost, according to new research
Has your home felt the royal effect?
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New-build homes: Six things to consider before you buy
Don't be distracted by the lovely showhome furniture!
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From dishwasher loading to cupboard stacking: 9 arguments every family has at home
Which of these pushes your buttons?
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Property powerhouses: Foreign investors snap up nearly all 866 luxury apartments in London's Battersea Power Station development
The development hasn't even been built, but that hasn't stopped foreign investors swooping in to snap up luxury apartments in the new Battersea Power Station development
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Phil Spencer shares his simple and affordable hack to sell a house quickly
Start getting the cleaning supplies out
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Research reveals that lockdown is bringing local communities closer together
We might be physically apart, but is it bringing us closer together?
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The UK city with the most unaffordable housing... and it's not London
London has lost its title as the trickiest place to get on the housing ladder
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These are the most viewed properties on Zoopla this month
From a one-bedroom stable to an eight-bedroom mansion - August has been a month of variety in the world of house hunting
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6 reasons to love your modern new build home
Period features? Pah! Say hello to double glazing and warm winter nights
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Research reveals how your neighbours could help add £20,000 to your house price
Do you have good neighbours?
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Beach life: thousands rush to join waiting list for beach huts in exclusive Sandbanks in Dorset
Local council website crashes after residents of Poole rush to add their name to a waiting list to rent a Sandbanks beach hut
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The unwritten house rules of Britain’s homes
Do you abide by these ‘rules’ in your home?
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Walkie Scorchie: London's newest member of the City's tall building club generates beam of light that apparently fries eggs and melts Jaguars
Previously dubbed the Walkie Talkie, the tower is the latest architectural controversy in the capital, due to its alleged 'death ray' causing heated complaints from local businesses
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Phil Spencer says this is how to AVOID being gazumped
Don't run the risk of loosing your dream home
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Rightmove reveals the most in-demand seaside town in the UK
Did your favourite sandy beach make the list?
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The pre-Christmas jobs and fixes homeowners aim to get done first
Millions of homeowners are already prepping for Christmas and this is how...
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Surprising number of Brits have 'break up plan' for their homes – do you?
Preparing to fail? Is this sensible or just plain cynical?
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Phil Spencer’s 'Triangle' approach to finding a house is absolute genius
If you're struggling to choose the right next home, read this!
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Phil Spencer's fail safe tip for getting your deposit back at the end of a tenancy
Don't be left out off pocket
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Moving day superstitions – why you should cancel if it's going to rain and bring a bunch of fennel with you!
These five traditions herald from all around the world!
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The ultimate house viewing checklist
It takes just eight minutes for house-hunters to know whether a property is right for them
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20 things estate agents say and what they actually mean
New to house-hunting? We feel your pain. Learn to read the truth behind estate-agent speak and it will save you a whole heap of time and energy. Here's our handy glossary - early viewing is essential
