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Guides for Buying, Renting and Selling

Straightforward articles on the parts of moving home that catch people out: what to ask at a viewing, how stamp duty works, and what a tenancy agreement should say.

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6 articles on buying, renting, selling and interiors.

  • A bright living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table and two framed printsBuying

    12 Questions to Ask at a Property Viewing

    A viewing is usually twenty minutes long and you may only get one before making an offer. These are the questions that tell you the most about a home in the least time.

  • A kitchen with oak-effect tall units, a black island worktop and a stainless steel hoodInteriors

    Making an Open-Plan Kitchen Work in a Period Home

    Knocking through can transform a Victorian or Edwardian house, but it can also lose the character you bought it for. Here is how to plan a kitchen extension that suits the building.

  • A small home office corner with a yellow chair, a wooden desk and a tall floor lampInteriors

    Layered Lighting: A Simple Plan for Living Rooms

    A single ceiling light makes most rooms feel flat. Planning three layers of light, ambient, task and accent, is the cheapest way to make a living room feel finished.

  • A small wooden kitchen trolley with plants and vases in front of framed printsSelling

    Preparing Your Home for Sale: A Six-Week Plan

    You do not need a renovation to sell well. A focused six-week plan covering paperwork, repairs and presentation will make your home easier to show and easier to buy.