Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
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In short: Whether you're buying your first flat or selling a family home, the right preparation saves money and stress. Start with the checks buyers should never skip, then explore stamp duty, leases, auctions and new-builds. Sellers can learn how to price on evidence, present the home and keep the chain moving.
For buyers
BUYING
Due Diligence Before Buying a Property: The Complete ChecklistBUYING
House Viewing Checklist: What to Look For and AskBUYING
Property Searches Explained: What Your Solicitor ChecksBUYING
Buying a Short Lease Property: Risks and OpportunitiesBUYING
Buying a House at Auction in the UKBUYING
Buying a Freehold Property: Benefits and What to CheckBUYING
Buying a 1-Bedroom Flat in London: Complete GuideBUYING
Two-Bedroom Flats in London: Buy or Rent?BUYING
Guide to buying property when self employed
Due Diligence Before Buying a Property: The Complete ChecklistBUYING
House Viewing Checklist: What to Look For and AskBUYING
Property Searches Explained: What Your Solicitor ChecksBUYING
Buying a Short Lease Property: Risks and OpportunitiesBUYING
Buying a House at Auction in the UKBUYING
Buying a Freehold Property: Benefits and What to CheckBUYING
Buying a 1-Bedroom Flat in London: Complete GuideBUYING
Two-Bedroom Flats in London: Buy or Rent?BUYING
Guide to buying property when self employed
For sellers
SELLING
How to Sell Your Home Quickly and EfficientlySELLING
How to Present Your House for SaleSELLING
Selling Off-Market in London: Pros, Cons and How It WorksSELLING
How to Sell Your House With Tenants in ItSELLING
Selling a Property as an Executor: Probate Sales ExplainedSELLING
Selling an Inherited Property: Tax and Practical StepsSELLING
Downsizing: A Guide to Selling Your Home and Moving SmallerSELLING
Sold House Prices in the UK: How to Find and Use Them
How to Sell Your Home Quickly and EfficientlySELLING
How to Present Your House for SaleSELLING
Selling Off-Market in London: Pros, Cons and How It WorksSELLING
How to Sell Your House With Tenants in ItSELLING
Selling a Property as an Executor: Probate Sales ExplainedSELLING
Selling an Inherited Property: Tax and Practical StepsSELLING
Downsizing: A Guide to Selling Your Home and Moving SmallerSELLING
Sold House Prices in the UK: How to Find and Use Them
Tax and money
TAX
Can You Pay Stamp Duty with a Credit Card?TAX
Taxes When You Sell a Property in the UKTAX
How Long Must You Own a Property to Avoid Capital Gains Tax?TAX
UK Gifting Rules: The £3,000 Allowance and Gifting PropertyTAX
Can I Sell My House to My Son for £1? Tax and Legal Rules
Can You Pay Stamp Duty with a Credit Card?TAX
Taxes When You Sell a Property in the UKTAX
How Long Must You Own a Property to Avoid Capital Gains Tax?TAX
UK Gifting Rules: The £3,000 Allowance and Gifting PropertyTAX
Can I Sell My House to My Son for £1? Tax and Legal Rules
Tools and calculators
Stamp duty calculatorRental yield calculatorMove-in costsBTL deposit calculatorRefurb cost per m²Tax on selling
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty?
It depends on price and status; use our calculator.
How long does a sale take?
Often 3–6 months from offer to completion.
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