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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Looking to sell? This simple mistake is putting potential buyers off your home
You'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 grows
House 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 surprises
Searching 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 buyer
Will 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 it
Gazumping is, sadly, becoming more common in today's ultra-competitive property market
By Anna Cottrell
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Do you own Britain's best holiday home? If so you could win £10,000
We've rounded up the best of the competition you'll need to face off against
By Laurie Davidson
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Joint mortgages guide: how to buy property with a partner, friend or family member
Joint 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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Interest-only mortgages guide: pros, cons and suitability explained
If 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 dates
Mark 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 revealed
These 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 year
It'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 money
Making 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 quickly
Fill your home with these smells to snag yourself a buyer fast
By Anna Cottrell
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Top 10 features that will sell your home fast
Reliable broadband, central heating and double glazing are key priorities for buyers
By Heather Young
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The 40-year-old flat sharer: they’re broke, probably newly single and on the rise… Oh and if you’ve got a spare room, they’ll take it!
Thought your days of looking for a roomie were behind you? Soaring property prices and the breakdown of relationships mean that an increasing number of 40 and 50-year-olds are looking for a flat share
By Natalie Wain
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New research reveals the five surprising features that could devalue your home by up to 20 per cent
Does your home have any of them?
By Rebecca Knight
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Homeowners warned that the house price boom will see them £10k worse off - despite stamp duty holiday savings
Fast house price growth is canceling out any financial benefit of the stamp duty reprieve in all but two UK cities
By Anna Cottrell
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen just shared a throwback picture of what his stunning Cotswolds home looked like in 1820
Has Laurence been able to restrain his signature flamboyant style?
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Why sellers should put the house on the market now – before it's too late says expert
As industry reacts to Nationwide's House Price Index
By Tamara Kelly
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Who knew a water tower could make such a cool place to live?
This converted old water tower takes quirky homes to a whole new level
By Tamara Kelly
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Phil Spencer reveals the secrets behind estate agent's 'hot buyer's' list – including how to get onto it
The presenter offers his top tips on dealing with estate agents
By Rebecca Knight
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Stay with a star! Check into these celebrity-owned hotels and guesthouses
Fancy a night at Richard Gere's BnB or Sir Andy Murray's country pile?
By Amy Cutmore
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These are the weirdest house hunting stories we’ve ever heard
They include couples getting frisky and people hiding under beds – have you ever experienced anything similar?!
By Katie Garrett
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What smells will sell your house?
You'll never guess which smell will sell your home!
By Jennifer Ebert