Selling

House prices may be flat but estate agents' fees continue to climb. So if you're looking to sell up why not ditch the middleman and cut your costs?

10 tips to help sell your home

If you're planning to sell your home in you may need to spruce it up a bit. But don't worry, it doesn't have to cost the earth. Moneywise gives you our top 10 tips for a quick sale.
Prepare your home for sale

Kerb appeal on the outside and spruced-up decor on the inside can cost very little but could pay off big, as the house-buying season gets into swing, says Laura Howard.
Bypass estate agents and sell your home yourself

Estate agents fees can be as much as 2.5% plus VAT - no wonder many people would prefer to sell their homes themselves. Rebecca Atkinson explains how to bypass estate agents and still sell your...
Sale-and-rent-back firms give "shoddy advice"

Sale-and-rent-back firms are giving "shoddy advice", according to Which?
Swap bricks and mortar for an alternative home

If you are a first-time buyer looking for a truly affordable home, it could be worthwhile widening your horizons. Laura Howard weighs up the alternative ways of finding a roof to put over your...

Start a new life abroad

If you're fed up with the wet weather in the UK then moving abroad for good could be the answer. Hannah Ricci finds out what it takes to start a new life overseas.
How much is your house really worth?

We all know house prices are falling, but it’s easy to get confused by all the figures bandied about. Laura Howard cuts through the numbers to find out what’s really going on.
How to sell your home in a slow market

Following the housing market downturn of 2008, getting your home sold quickly has become something of an art. Sarah Coles reveals the tricks to ensure your home doesn't get left on the shelf.
Five ways to increase your property's appeal

It is not an easy time presently for those looking to sell their properties. So is there anything you can do to tempt potential buyers? Here are five ways to boost your home's curb appeal.
Top five high and low-risk postcodes

Is your postcode costing your more? And if so, how much more? We look at the top five high and low-risk postcodes for insurance, annuities and utilities.