How to Buy at an Auction
In this article we explain the tactics of the auction room as well as what to do if you’re successful

Building in a Flood Zone
A home in a flood zone needs to be designed differently. Here we tell you how

Where to Live Whilst Self-building
Many self-builders live for months or even years in a mobile home. But is this necessary?

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How to Create a New Open Plan Space Open plan spaces work really well with modern lifestyles, but before you take a sledgehammer to your walls, investigate what effect their removal will have. Natasha Brinsmead looks at stud walls, partition walls, supporting walls and loadbearing walls and how to go about removing them.
Climb the Property Ladder - 20 Sure Ways to Add Value to Your Home. If you want to work your way up the property ladder towards your dream home you need to know how to maximise the value of where you live now, says Michael Holmes
Good Buy or Bad Buy? How to Assess a Property for Renovation You have spotted a property that looks ripe for renovation but how do you decide whether it has true potential or if it is going to turn into a millstone around your neck?