The latest articles on buying

  1. Retirement villages, with their spas, cinemas and on-site facilities can be enticing. But make sure you read the small print before signing up, as they can also be very expensive.

  2. Ready to take the leap and buy a £1m property? Before you do, here's what it's likely to cost you in stamp duty, fees and running costs.

  3. The challenges facing first time buyers and uspizers right now all boil down to one thing: affordability. And buyers in the south of England are suffering the most on this front. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, takes a look at what’s happening in the housing market.

Topics