Published in December 2011

The best and worst properties to buy

by Cliff D'Arcy | We find out which types of home go up in price fastest and which lag behind.

Published in November 2011

New way to stop your home sale falling through

by Neil Faulkner | If your property deal falls through in the future, you could be nicely compensated.

Government to help borrowers buy with 5% deposit

by John Fitzsimons | New government plans could see public money used to help first-time buyers borrow at 95% loan-to-value.

Unmarried couples: Your property rights

by Henri May | A judgment from the Supreme Court on shares in property has implications for millions of unmarried, cohabiting couples.

Your neighbour could be homeless by Christmas

by John Fitzsimons | Thousands face the threat of homelessness before the Christmas holidays.

This scary new property blunder will ruin your life

by Donna Ferguson | I thought I'd heard about every property transaction nightmare there is. But I was wrong...

Published in October 2011

How to buy a bargain property

by Cliff D'Arcy | Professional investors are experts at hunting down cheap homes. Here's how they do it - and how you can too!

I’ve got a dispute with my neighbour!

by Andrew Morgan | Disputes over hedges, driveways and unrelenting noise are nothing new but if you are thinking of moving in the current stagnant housing market, it might just pay to keep your annoyance to yourself.

It's your moral duty to buy property

by John Fitzsimons | The housing market may have helped cause the financial crisis, but according to the CBI it also holds the key to the recovery.

Published in September 2011

Want to buy a house? You’ll need £65k deposit!

by John Fitzsimons | The average deposit size has passed £65,000, making home ownership a pipedream for many would-be buyers.

Why one in five property sales falls through

by Cliff D'Arcy | In six months, 54,000 homes have failed to sell because of this worrying trend!

The property market is not dead

by Neil Faulkner | With low mortgage figures and far less property activity than we're used to, we look at whether the markets really are abnormal and dead.

Why inflation is making housing more affordable

by Neil Faulkner | Everyone making predictions on how the property market is going to move are forgetting one important fact.

Published in August 2011

The 12 biggest property blunders

by Rachel Wait | If you’re hoping to buy a property, make sure you don’t fall foul of these 12 mistakes...

Record number of unsold homes on the market

by Donna Ferguson | Having trouble selling your home? You’re not alone.

Published in July 2011

Should you invest in shops and offices?

by Ed Bowsher | We look at the pros and cons of investing in commercial property.

13 minutes to the next repossession

by Cliff D'Arcy | Lenders seize 110 properties every day. Here's how to keep the roof over your head!

Britain’s cheapest house!

by John Fitzsimons | If you're buying in Burnley, it may not cost as much as you'd think.

Published in June 2011

Why you might be one of Britain's secret tenants

by Cliff D'Arcy | Millions of people believe they are homeowners when, in reality, they are hush-hush renters!

Beware this £26m property fraud

by John Fitzsimons | Property title theft is costing the Land Registry a fortune in compensation. Make sure you don’t fall foul of it.

Published in May 2011

The biggest property myths

by Rachel Wait | There are a number of things you can do to increase the chances of selling your home. But they might not be what you think they are...

How to move up the property ladder

by Neil Faulkner | There are three things you need to do or have in order to step onto the next rung.

The 50 best rural areas to live

by Cliff D'Arcy | For quality of life, you can't beat these 50 rural locations!

Published in April 2011

Why you should extend your lease now

by Emma Lunn | Emma Lunn explains why extending your lease should be thought about sooner rather than later...

Ten tips for choosing an estate agent

by Rachel Wait | If you’re moving house, make sure you follow these top tips for finding the right estate agent...

Buy your first home in four easy steps

by Tim Wilson | Check out this comprehensive eight-step guide for first-time buyers by a man who's done it all and seen it all: lovemoney.com head broker Tim Wilson.

Lenders flocking back to buy-to-let

by John Fitzsimons | One lender has returned to the buy-to-let market, with a handful of others promising to launch this year. Why are they so keen?

Why squatting shouldn’t be illegal

by Robert Powell | The government wants to make squatting illegal from next year. Robert Powell considers why they shouldn’t...

Housing market emerging from hibernation

by John Fitzsimons | Demand to buy is rising, while mortgage rates are being cut. So why should we still be cautious about any housing market resurgence?

Published in March 2011

The cheapest way to sell your home

by Jane Baker | Why pay several thousand pounds to an estate agent to sell your home, when you can sell it yourself online for free?

My leasehold property nightmare

by Donna Ferguson | If you’re thinking of buying a leasehold property, read this before you buy! It could save you tens of thousands of pounds...

Complaints against estate agents at record high

by John Fitzsimons | 2010 saw a new record for complaints against estate agents. If you’ve got a complaint, how do you go about getting it resolved?

The big Stamp Duty rip-off

by Robert Powell | The higher Stamp Duty thresholds have remained unchanged since 1997, despite a 140% rise in property prices – costing homebuyers thousands.

Taxpayers are propping up first-time buyers

by Neil Faulkner | Five councils have already signed up to a scheme to put up taxpayers' money as security for first-time buyers.

Ten things I’ve learnt from buying property

by Rachel Wait | Buying property is never straightforward. Here are ten of the lessons I have learnt....

Five ways to cut the cost of moving home

by Rachel Wait | Moving home can be very expensive. Here are five ways to keep those costs down...

The best and worst celebrity neighbours

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell reveals which celebs you would and wouldn’t like to find living next door...

Top 10 property websites

by John Fitzsimons | Whether you're buying or selling a property, you'll save £££ by visiting one of these websites first.

Published in February 2011

Ten tips for selling your home in winter

by Rachel Wait | If you’re hoping to sell your home in the coming months, check out these tips.

Published in January 2011

The best places to buy property in 2011

by John Fitzsimons | If you fancy getting on the housing ladder this year, here’s how to work out the best place for you to buy.

How to buy a property at auction

by Szu Ping Chan | Are you looking for a stress-free way to buy a property on the cheap? Property auctions could be the answer. Here's a guide to what to expect, together with some handy tips to help you bag that bargain.

Why it’s about to get easier to build your own home

by John Fitzsimons | The Government wants to strip away the red tape, and make self-building more accessible to all of us.