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on 04 May 2013Action must be taken on home insurance for flood risk homes
With the Statement of Principles coming to an end in a matter of weeks, the Government needs to get a move on to ensure flood risk homes still have access to affordable home insurance, explains guest blogger Ian Crowder of the AA. -
on 12 April 2013Fraudulent mortgage applications on the rise again
Mortgage fraud has risen for the sixth straight year. -
on 10 September 2012Millions moving back in with the parents
Guest blogger Louise Colley of Aviva looks at why multi-generational living may soon be the norm. -
on 04 September 2012Things to look for in a good tradesman
Guest blogger Iain Aitch of MyBuilder.com highlights the things you should look for when selecting a tradesman. -
on 14 August 2012Property market won't recover until sellers and agents get real
Russell Quirk, director of online estate agent eMoov.co.uk, argues that until the penny drops with sellers and estate agents, the property market will continue to struggle. -
on 18 July 2012
How to make your property stand out when selling
The property market is pretty slow at the moment. So if you're selling your home, how do you ensure that it catches the eye of potential buyers? -
on 18 June 2012Third of us spy on our neighbours
A new survey suggests we can't resist a nose in our neighbours' or friends' homes. -
on 30 May 2012Managing agents: how to get value for money from your block manager
Guest blogger Laurence Freidlich of Moreland Estate Management looks at how renters can avoid paying through the nose for a decent block manager. -
on 09 May 2012Part exchange vs. assisted sale
If you're looking for a stress-free home move, part exchange or assisted sale schemes could be the answer. But what are they? -
on 01 May 2012
The UK's first-time buyer hotspots
Guest blogger Darren Beach looks at the towns most in demand from first-time buyers. -
on 02 April 2012Stamp Duty holiday is over: what are buyers' options now?
With the Stamp Duty holiday coming to an end, first-time buyers need to review their options if they still want to buy a property -
on 14 February 2012
Protect your cash in case your relationship ends
Robin King looks at how couples who live together can make sure they don't lose out financially if they are unlucky in love. -
on 26 January 2012How to speed up your property sale
Robin King, director of Move with Us, explains how being legally prepared can shave nine days off the time taken to complete a property sale. -
on 12 December 2011
Avoid squatters this Christmas
The festive season present opportunities to squatters! -
on 05 December 2011PPI is still important for homebuyers
Guest blogger Paul Walsh of Cuna Mutual looks at the impact of the new PPI regulations, and what they mean for property buyers. -
on 15 November 2011How to make your estate agent work harder
Robin King, director of Move with Us, shares some tips on how to improve your relationship with your estate agent and mange the sale of your property. -
on 12 September 2011
Mortgage of the Week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 05 September 2011Mortgage of the Week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 30 August 2011
Mortgage of the Week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 15 August 2011Mortgage of the week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 08 August 2011
Mortgage of the week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 01 August 2011Mortgage of the week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 25 July 2011
Mortgage of the week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 13 July 2011
Conveyancing must be brought into the 21st Century
Guest blogger Mark Montgomery explains why technology offers an opportunity to cut down on sales falling through, as well as keeping property buyers up to date at all times. -
on 11 July 2011
Mortgage of the Week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 06 July 2011Why conveyancing needs to be brought into the 21st Century
Guest blogger, Mark Montgomery, reveals why the conveyancing process needs to keep up with the times. -
on 04 July 2011
Mortgage of the week
Each week, lovemoney.com's resident mortgage broker Tim Wilson highlights his favourite mortgage of the week, and who it will appeal to. -
on 22 June 2011The property report you can't afford to ignore
Guest blogger Richard Sexton explains why a new property report is a must for all buyers. -
on 13 June 2011
Why borrowers are failing to get mortgages
Guest blogger Ben Thompson of L&G Mortgage Club looks at the mis-match between borrower finances and mortgage availability, and how this is preventing them from accessing the property ladder. -
on 19 April 2011
5 terrible equity release myths
Guest blogger Andrea Rozario of equity release trade body SHIP exposes the myths that are preventing many pensioners from enjoying a more comfortable retirement -
on 15 April 2011
The £700m property fee rip off
Property service charges can come to thousands of pounds. But there are ways to cut the costs, as guest blogger Steve Wylie explains. -
on 26 March 2011
Why first-time buyers need to look beyond the banks
Guest blogger Stuart Law explains why private investors and developers are filling the lending gap for first-time buyers. -
on 23 March 2011
Homebuyers waste £1.3bn a year with the wrong survey
Guest blogger Richard Sexton explains why ignoring a private survey can cost homebuyers in the pocket. -
on 17 February 2011Buy to let attractive to new landlords
Guest blogger Alex Hammond of Kensington explains why the buy-to-let market looks attrative to new landlords, so long as they take a long-term approach. -
on 07 February 2011How your home can cover your retirement
Guest blogger Clive Bolton of Aviva explains how equity release schemes offer older people the chance to cash in on their biggest asset, without the need to move. -
on 23 November 2010
Government cuts present a challenge to landlords
Guest blogger Leon Hopkins explains why cuts to public spending present an opportunity for landlords.
About this blog
An Englishman's home is his castle. But how do you make sure you buy the right castle? In this blog we'll be bringing you the best advice from industry experts, whether you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest!