This year is expected to be a crucial year for property and the private rented sector is expected to gather pace. Many regional cities throughout the UK are expected to step up and try to take the shine off London. What is expected this year? In th... read more »

Estate agent fees vary significantly across the UK - our map lets you see how your town or city compares   Selling a house can often be less than straightforward. Aside from the process of picking an estate agent and dealing with the ever-pres... read more »

  3 February 2016 | By LLB Report New mayor needs to help young people The next mayor of London needs to urgently help stop young people from being priced out of the housing market, according to charity Shelter. The average house p... read more »

Landlords are only responsible for keeping a rental unit in livable condition, but many renters feel like they are stuck in living conditions that are far from ideal. A dripping bathroom sink, a stained carpet, or a lock, that either opens with too m... read more »

  House prices in the UK increased by 2.2% in the last three months compared with the previous quarter taking the average value to £212,430. The January index data from lender the Halifax also shows that prices were up 9.7% year ... read more »

The biggest review into the housing market in more than a decade is being launched, as home ownership languishes at the lowest rate for nearly three decades. The Redfern Review is being led by Pete Redfern, chief executive of house builder ... read more »

It is no surprise that tiling your bathroom is often a lot more practical than painting and carpeting it. It is an area that will get a lot of water exposed to it, and the majority of tiles are able to withstand this, unlike carpet. However, some are... read more »

    Private landlords in Oxford could soon need a licence for each of their properties under plans being proposed by the city council. The authority said the move would help drive up standards of rented property. A similar scheme, launc... read more »

Despite frustration at delays and despair at the prospect of strikes, the Tube remains a vital part of every Londoner's life. And it is crucial when buying a house, too. Accordingly, eMoov has revealed the average property price at ev... read more »

In a bid to improve the reputation of the residential rental sector, the UK government has announced plans to provide £5 million worth of extra funding to councils around the country, according to the Gov.uk website. Housing Minister ... read more »