The colours you choose for your home décor can actually reveal quite a lot about your personality. Everyone wants to create the perfect home, and often the way you decorate it is an extension of your attitude and feelings…

Buying a home can be a lot more expensive than you may think, and there are usually hidden costs that can end up adding more than 10% to your total property bill. The costs that come with owning and running a house can often surprise former renters, meaning their budgets don’t quite match their financial needs…

Gas safety should be a top priority when moving home to ensure you don’t put your family, your new property, or even your new neighbours in danger.

Once you have decided to rent out your property, it is important to keep it occupied at all times if possible. If you don’t, the mortgage, council tax and any other bills will be coming straight out of your own pocket. Here’s a few tips to ensure you avoid any ‘empty property’ periods…

If you’re hoping for a calm and relaxing month, especially with the kids at home, then having a cosy place to unwind in is essential.

Being a landlord isn’t easy, and it helps to get assistance from a professional. Many landlords utilise the services of agents, but sometimes, this agent isn’t the optimal choice for a landlord. If you would like to explore your options, you have probably asked yourself how easy it is to switch agents during a tenancy?

There are many reasons why you may need to remortgage your property at some point in your life, so here’s our top tips on how to remortgage your property while avoiding any costly mistakes…

Japanese Knotweed has gained a fearsome reputation as an invincible and destructive weed that can threaten the value of properties within its reach. Historically, mortgage providers have been cautious about lending against affected properties. But what is the real threat level posed by this unkillable plant?

As summer draws closer, it’s important to shift our focus onto our kerb appeal instead of just the interior of our homes. The good thing is, you can do all of this on a budget and whenever you’re ready to sell your property.

Finding the right time to buy, and dealing with all the hassle that comes along with the purchase – will buying in the UK ever get any easier?

When it comes to renting a property from a landlord, there should be a section in your tenancy agreement that stipulates you are responsible for paying council tax, along with other utility bills and services for the property. Throughout this guide we have highlighted the simple principles around council tax and what you need to know about it.

Are you thinking of becoming a landlord or just want a practical checklist when viewing potential properties? Here are our thirteen buy-to-let top tips…