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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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
By Anna Cottrell
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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
By Katie Garrett
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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
By Heather Young
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Research reveals how your neighbours could help add £20,000 to your house price
Do you have good neighbours?
By Rebecca Knight
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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
By Caroline Keenan
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The unwritten house rules of Britain’s homes
Do you abide by these ‘rules’ in your home?
By Heather Young
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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
By Heather Young
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All you need to know about selling an inherited property – by leading expert
Five tips to make the heart-wrenching task a little easier
By Tamara Kelly
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Phil Spencer says this is how to AVOID being gazumped
Don't run the risk of loosing your dream home
By Rebecca Knight
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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...
By Tamara Kelly
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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?
By Tamara Kelly
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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!
By Rebecca Knight
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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
By Rebecca Knight
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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!
By Jenni McKnight
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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
By Jennifer Ebert
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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
By Jennifer Ebert
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How to buy a property at auction: step-by-step
Learn the process of bidding for a property at auction, from completing due diligence, to working out when and how to pay for your new home
By Sophie Vening
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Will estate agents close in tougher lockdown measures? Everything we know
The pressure is mounting on the government to review its decision to allow estate agents to remain open
By Rebecca Knight
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Phil Spencer shares his unusual tip for getting an offer accepted on a house
Don't miss out on your dream home
By Rebecca Knight
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Are 3D-printed homes the next big thing? And they only take a couple of days to make!
We're ready to move in
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Could you be waving goodbye to a much-loved second home for THIS surprise reason?
Holding on to that pied-à-terre on the continent may become a distant dream...
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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This is how long it will actually take you to sell your house post-lockdown
It's quicker than you might think
By Rebecca Knight
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All-inclusive homes are the new property trend that renters are snapping up
Sadly they don't come with unlimited cocktails
By Rebecca Knight
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Renting? This is the shocking way your home could be affecting your health
So much for the idea that our homes are place of sanctuary
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Airbnbs most haunted houses to rent at Halloween
These spooky home listings come with gruesome secrets and ghostly legends - book a stay if you dare
By Rachel Homer
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Would you pay a £30,000 premium to live in a market town?
Thanks to their rural charm, historic buildings and amenities, market towns command much higher house prices than their neighbouring towns
By Katie Garrett
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20 things estate agents say and what they really mean
New to househunting? 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
By Julie Butterworth