Published in May 2012

How to deal with property chain problems

by Laura Shannon | Buying a new home is exciting, but so much can go wrong before completion. Here's why you need a plan B if the deal falls through and how you can minimise any financial loss.

The pros and cons of online estate agents

by Sabuhi Mir | As more and more of us turn to the internet when buying, selling or renting a property, we look at the cheapest ways to nab your dream home online.

Published in April 2012

Ask these questions before you rent!

by Serena Cowdy | With the mortgage market in turmoil, renting has become the new buying. But don’t be caught out! Here are the rip-offs and scams you should watch out for as a new tenant.

The hidden cost of buying a new build

by Felicity Hannah | The Government wants more homebuyers to buy new build properties. But they could end up in unsuitable, unsustainable homes as a result.

Published in March 2012

These homes are about to become worthless

by Cliff D'Arcy | Changes to flood insurance could leave 200,000 UK homes uninsurable and unsellable.

Property sales increase in February

by Simon Ward | Number of homes sold at highest level for nearly 18 months, but prices still fell, says Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

How to rent out your home

by lovemoney staff | Struggling to sell in today's difficult property market? You could rent out your home instead.

How to beat Stamp Duty

by Christina Jordan | The first-time buyer Stamp Duty holiday is coming to an end, but all is not lost…

Published in February 2012

Second steppers hit hardest by housing market malaise

by John Fitzsimons | New research suggests it's harder to move up the ladder than to get on to it in the first place.

House sales up in Jan thanks to first-time buyers

by John Fitzsimons | A spike in first-time buyers led to a small jump in housing sales in January.

Buy your council house: Right to Buy is back!

by Christina Jordan | The Prime Minister wants to revive Right to Buy. But a new report has found flaws in his plans to allow people to buy their council house.

Selling homes: How to do it in a slump

by Cliff D'Arcy | The property market has slowed to a crawl, making selling your home increasingly tricky. These 10 tips will help you shift that property!

Government details plans to help homebuyers and build more homes

by Simon Ward | Housing Minister Grant Shapps announces low-deposit mortgages won't just be open to first-time buyers and land for 80,000 new homes has been found.

Published in January 2012

How to cut the cost of moving home

by Christina Jordan | With moving expenses rising faster than house prices over the last decade, can you cut costs without cutting corners?

Ten ways to find a good area to move to

by Robert Powell | It’s now easier than ever to investigative new neighbourhoods before you make a home move. Robert Powell rounds up some of the top online resources...

Time running out for first-time buyers to avoid Stamp Duty

by Emma Lunn | First-time buyers have less than two months to get on the property ladder if they want to avoid paying Stamp Duty on their home.

Buy a home on Facebook

by Neil Faulkner | A new app on Facebook will allow you to use the social media site to to buy a home or check out your future tenants, and use your friends network to sell a room or property.

Why UK house prices will fall

by Cliff D'Arcy | These 12 problems will drive house prices lower in 2012 and beyond!