Buying
Buying a home is hailed as one of the most stressful experiences in life. And it’s certainly one of the most expensive. But, especially if you are buying for the first time, a little research into the process can go a long way. On this page you will find all the help and advice you need about buying a home, with or without a mortgage.
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5 top tips for buying a fixer-upper
August 20, 2018If you’re considering sinking your teeth - and cash - into a property that needs major renovation, what are the essential things you need to know? -
The timeline of buying a home - how long is too long?
July 9, 2018Six weeks? Three months? Six months? How long is too long to go through the process of buying a home? We ask the experts for their views... -
Q&A: Japanese Knotweed
July 5, 2018Japanese knotweed are two words no homebuyer or seller wants to hear. But there are ways to deal with the problem and even secure mortgage finance. Find out more with our Q&A. -
10 homes for under £500k in Britain’s most expensive seaside towns
June 27, 2018Do you like to be beside the seaside? If the answer's yes, check out these homes that cost less than the local average asking price. -
Oh you do like to live beside the seaside? Then now could be the right time to buy
June 23, 2018Prices are heading in the right direction for buyers, as the most and least expensive coastal towns are revealed. -
Is Britain moving to a German housing model?
June 18, 2018A third of Britons now rent a home and 70% and only Denmark, Austria and Germany have a higher proportion of renters. -
7 homes with swimming pools for less than £500k
June 13, 2018Think you need to be a millionaire to own a home with a swimming pool? We’ve found seven for sale on Zoopla that prove you don't have to splash quite so much cash. -
Be the best buyer: How to secure your dream home
May 22, 2018House-hunting in a competitive neighbourhood? Bag your number one choice with Phil Spencer’s top tips. -
Collapsed property sales cost sellers £400m a year
May 14, 2018One in five sellers has experienced a sale falling through, often because potential buyers change their mind at the last minute. -
House prices edge ahead by 0.2% in April
April 27, 2018House price growth subdued as increasing number of sellers accept offers below their asking price. -
Top 10 beach homes for sale
April 17, 2018Has the warm weather got you longing for the seaside? We've pulled together 10 of the best beachfront homes for sale on Zoopla to ease the craving. -
6 perfect homes for horses
March 22, 2018Ponies and property are two British obsessions. So what happens when you pair them up? Check out these equestrian properties on Zoopla. -
7 houseboats for life on the water
March 21, 2018If the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has you dreaming about swapping bricks and mortar for life on the river, then these unique houseboats range from £115,000 to £3.5m. -
Should you buy a new home or an older property with character?
March 18, 2018An old home full or charm and draughts? Or a new build that’s cheaper to run but lacks wow factor? There are pros and cons to both options, as Phil Spencer explains.