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The 8 things to know about buying a house at auction
By Sarah Warwick published
If you’re considering buying a house at auction, it’s vital to understand the process

How long does it take to buy a house? The details on when to expect to move in
By Sarah Warwick published
Homebuying is a complex process. Discover how long its stages take

Should you buy a house with subsidence? We weigh up the pros and cons
By Sarah Warwick published
Find out if you ought to steer clear of a house with subsidence – or if it could ever prove a good purchase

Do you need to pay stamp duty on a building plot? We asked the experts
By Sarah Warwick published
Find out whether SDLT is payable when you’re buying land for a self-build project

Mortgage price war heats up as rates fall below 4%: homebuyers urged to act fast
By Joseph Mullane published
Santander, Barclays and Nationwide slash rates in a bid to attract borrowers, but experts warn low rates may not last

Thinking about buying a house near a pylon? What you need to know
By Jayne Dowle published
If you have seen the house of your dreams but there's an electricity pylon near-by, we asked the experts their advice on how to proceed

From buyer beware to seller beware? Landmark £32.5m moth mansion case shakes up property law
By Joseph Mullane published
High Court ruling forces sellers to disclose all property defects after £32.5 million moth infestation case

This is the minimum amount of money you need to buy a house
By Sarah Warwick published
Discover what you’ll need to spend for a home of your own
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