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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Set off for uni in style with Aldi's affordable student living rangeNew 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 UKTurns out things aren't always cheaper up North
By Rebecca Knight
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Tenants would pay MORE rent for these featuresWould 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 revivalDurable, 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 hagglingIt 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 testTake 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 hotspotRightmove 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 BritainThe 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
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This is the amount of time Brits spend preparing to leave the houseWant to know how long the average Brit spends getting ready for work in the morning?
By Grace Allen
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10 easy steps to selling your home without an estate agentTick all these boxes and your sale should breeze through
By Heather Young
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Looking to sell? This simple mistake is putting potential buyers off your homeYou'll lose them even before they step through the door
By Rebecca Knight
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House prices receive record-breaking boost as seller confidence growsHouse prices surge as sellers become more confident about the housing market
By Fraser Simpson
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Rightmove's most viewed properties include mega mansions, cute cottages and a few surprisesSearching for a new home or just a bit nosy? Then check out Rightmove's most viewed properties in 2017 so far – there's everything from a Martello tower to a private island.
By Katie Garrett
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Most viewed homes on Rightmove – one from Grand Designs, another with an indoor beach!It's easy to see why these houses won the accolade of most viewed
By Tamara Kelly
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Phil Spencer explains why an older home might not be the best choice for a first-time buyerWill you be going for a new build or old house?
By Rebecca Knight
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Could this new government scheme put an end to gazumping for good?It could be implemented as soon as next year
By Rebecca Knight
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Keep getting gazumped? Property expert shares the one thing you can do to prevent itGazumping is, sadly, becoming more common in today's ultra-competitive property market
By Anna Cottrell
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Joint mortgages guide: how to buy property with a partner, friend or family memberJoint 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 marketFind 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 explainedIf 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 datesMark 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 revealedThese 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 yearIt'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 moneyMaking these mistakes when selling a house could cost you; follow these tips on what to do instead
By Anna Cottrell
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These are the top scents that could help sell your home quicklyFill your home with these smells to snag yourself a buyer fast
By Anna Cottrell


