The Great Property Debate

on 11 June 2012
Downsizing vs assisted living: how to work out which is best for you
More and more of us will be relying on our properties to help fund our retirement. Guest blogger Robin King runs through the pros and cons of two ways of doing this: downsizing and assisted-living properties.
on 22 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 October 2010
The long-term vs short-term fixed mortgage dilemma
Does it make more sense to go for a short-term fixed rate, and shop around for a cheaper deal in a couple of years, or secure a decent rate for the long term?
on 23 September 2010
Should you pay a fee for a decent mortgage?
Some of the best mortgages in the market carry huge product fees. Is it worth paying a high fee in order to secure a competitive mortgage rate?
on 13 August 2010
Should you go for an offset mortgage?
Offset mortgages can shave thounsands of pounds off your mortgage, as well as cutting the eventual mortgage term, but are they worth the premium you'll pay for them?
on 03 June 2010
Are interest-only mortgages evil?
With lenders ditching them or making them much tougher to get hold of, is there still a place for the interest-only mortgage?
on 07 May 2010
Should you buy in the UK or overseas?
If you're looking to invest in property, are you best off putting that money into a British property or buying abroad?
on 23 April 2010
Is now a good time to buy for first-time buyers?
The Stamp Duty threshold may have been raised to £250,000, but are the conditions right for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder?
on 16 April 2010
Should you get a fixed rate or a tracker?
With interest rates languishing at record lows, is now the time to take advantage with a tracker, or go for the safe option of a fixed rate?
on 22 March 2010
The biggest property waste of time?
Home Information Packs were added to the housebuying process a couple of years ago, promising to make things quicker and more transparent, though debate continues over just what difference they have made.
on 15 March 2010
Should you use a mortgage broker?
When you are hunting for a new mortgage, should you use a broker or go direct to the lender?
on 01 March 2010
Should you use an estate agent?
When the time comes to sell your property, should you rely on an estate agent or do it yourself?
on 18 February 2010
Property vs. Pensions
How should you prepare for your retirement? Should you put your money into a pension, or should you rely on the house price growth of your property to pay for you in your dotage?

About this blog

Few topics divide opinion as much as property. Each week this blog will feature two property experts arguing the toss over a different aspect of the housing market. Here's your opportunity to take on the experts and share your opinions too!