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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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
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Revealed: the 5 problems owners of small homes struggle with most
Millions of Brits feel they are stuck in a home which is ‘too small’ for their needs
By Tamara Kelly
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Revealed: postcodes where properties are most likely to sell for asking price
New research reveals the best and worst areas for selling a house
By Tamara Kelly
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Would you live in one of Legal & General’s new city centre retirement communities?
The financial services company is defining a new path for retired living
By Tamara Kelly
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THESE are the top 10 things that could go wrong when moving house
Not that you need more reasons to stress about moving house
By Rebecca Knight
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What you can rent across the UK for £1000 a month revealed
See just what you can get for your money and where
By Tamara Kelly
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These are Rightmove’s most unusual listings this month
From medieval castles to private islands, these are the quirkiest properties for sale in August
By Katie Garrett
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Rent a John Lewis furnished apartment and say goodbye to shabby decor
Who said renting couldn't be luxurious?
By Amy Cutmore
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9 things only people who live in a tiny home will identify with
Small house? Read on…
By Andreia Shelley
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ITV's The Bay has people flocking to this new property hotspot according to Rightmove
The crime drama has many of us itching for the Lancashire coast
By Rebecca Knight
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Homeowners reveal their biggest regret when buying a house
Do you share these regrets?
By Rebecca Knight
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There’s a way for first-time buyers to get a house without a mortgage – but would you do it?
We look into the pros and cons of the scheme
By Rebecca Knight
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Set off for uni in style with Aldi's affordable student living range
New range offers a fresh look for freshers on a budget
By Tamara Kelly
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Rents in THESE Northern cities are rising faster than the rest of the UK
Turns out things aren't always cheaper up North
By Rebecca Knight
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Tenants would pay MORE rent for these features
Would you increase this key monthly payment to create the rental property of your dreams?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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7 ways to introduce animals into your country home...
If you're an animal lover at heart, check out these schemes inspired by our furry friends...
By Heather Young
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9 reasons why cork is having a style revival
Durable, textural and versatile, this natural material looks great on furniture, lighting and accessories
By Georgina Probert
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House price negotiation – the dos and don’ts of haggling
It can seem daunting at first, but we’ve rounded up some useful house price negotiation tips to help get you get the best price for your new home
By Kirsty Rigg
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Are you a 'home wrestler' or a 'home warrior'? Take Sarah Beeny's home happiness test
Take Sarah's test to see how much you love your home and what you could do to it to make you happier!
By Amy Cutmore
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Homeowners are leaving the city for this surprising new property hotspot
Rightmove has seen a surge in home hunters looking to escape to the country
By Rebecca Knight
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Fancy a house in the country? Head to the home counties for the highest quality of life in rural Britain
The verdant borough of Waverley in Surrey has recently been rated the best rural location in Great Britain. It includes the commuter towns of Godalming, Farnham and Haslemere
By Heather Young