Buying property guides
Whether you’re buying for the first time, buying-to-let or getting to grips with the finer points of loan-to-values and negative equity, taking the time to do your homework first is sure to pay off. The information on this page will give you all the ammunition you need to start your search in the best place possible.
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Q&A: Right to Buy
March 7, 2017If you live in a council-owned home - or were when it was transferred to another landlord – you may be able to buy the property at a discount. Read our handy Q&A to find out more. -
Step-by-step guide to buying a property at auction
December 6, 2016Auctions can be a great way to snap up property at the best prices – but only if you know what you’re doing. -
What does a conveyancer do?
November 21, 2016Stumped by what a conveyancer actually does and charges for? We asked Linda Kirk to demystify the process by breaking it down into 10 easy steps. -
How to invest in property without buying a house
September 26, 2016Strange as it sounds, investing in property doesn't always have to mean buying a home. Here are some tangible alternatives. -
Buying a home with a granny flat? Find out if the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge could affect you
September 19, 2016Rules around how higher rates of Stamp Duty apply to homes with granny flats have changed. Property lawyer and expert on the tax, John Shallcross breaks it down. -
The all-important rule that could see you escape paying higher rates of Stamp Duty
August 23, 2016Nobody wants to pay an extra 3% in Stamp Duty Land Tax when buying an additional home. But, 'replacement of an only or main residence' rules could be one way out of it. -
7 reasons a retirement village could make sense
June 16, 2016Reached retirement age and considering your next move? Before you dismiss a retirement village, read this. -
8 reasons to make a new-build your next home
May 13, 2016Eyeing your next move? Zoopla shows you why a new-build home could fit the bill perfectly. -
Government schemes to help you buy a new-build home
May 11, 2016Buying a new build-home has become a lot easier since the Government launched a variety of schemes designed to support house builders and give buyers a leg-up the housing ladder. -
Q&A: The 3% Stamp Duty surcharge on second homes
April 20, 2016Since 1 April 2016 you might have to fork out an extra 3% in Stamp Duty Land Tax if you're buying an additional home. Find out how the controversial tax loading works with our Q&A. -
Buy-to-let guide
April 6, 2016Considering becoming a landlord? There's now more to get your head around than ever, so start your buy-to-let homework with our simple guide. -
Guide to new houses for sale
March 25, 2016Zoopla's guide is packed full of advice and tips for buyers looking at new houses for sale. -
Secured loans: everything you need to know
March 22, 2016Should you take a secured loan over a personal loan? What alternatives are there to secured loans? Find the answers and more in Zoopla's easy-to-understand guide. -
What survey do I need?
February 24, 2016Buying a property? Make sure you know exactly what you're paying for with this handy guide on surveys.