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The All-In-One Guide To Your Home

By Stuart Watson (TMFTiger)
January 23, 2003

To supplement our guide on how to buy a house and get the right mortgage in our Homeowning Centre, here are the Fool's collected thoughts on matters ranging from house prices, buy-to-let and equity release schemes.

House Prices

Putting A Price On Your House
There are many different house price indices these days. We look at how they differ.

Don't Be A Victim Of Falling House Prices
A fall in house prices is a definite possibility. Make sure you don't get caught out.

How To Add Value To Your Home
Whilst some improvements will enhance the value of your home, others will simply cost you money.

House Prices To Treble By 2020
No one knows what will happen to house prices in the short term. But over longer periods they are more predictable.

Buying a Home

Buying A Home Abroad
Many of us are looking abroad for that dream property. Make sure you do some thorough research beforehand.

Buying A Home In Spain
A quick guide on buying a place in the sun.

Buying Your House With Friends
Buying as a group is one way to combat high house prices but beware of the pitfalls.

Mortgages

Paying Your Mortgage Off Early
Paying off your mortgage can be an excellent investment. These are the factors you need to consider.

60-Second Guide To Re-mortgaging
Re-mortgaging can save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year. Here's how to do it.

The Risks Of Interest-Only Mortgages
If you take out an interest-only mortgage, you need to understand and manage the risks.

Selling a Home

9 Useful Tips For Home Sellers
With a little effort and a little know-how, you can get a much better price for your home.

Protecting The Value Of Your Home
In order to keep your home saleable, you're going to have to make sure it's properly maintained.

Keep The Housing Chain Moving
Moving house can be a stressful business. But there is much you can do to ease the pain.

You, Your Neighbour And The Law
A three-part series of what rights and obligations you have should you have a dispute with your neighbour.

Buy-to-Let and Equity Release

Buy-To-Let For Retirement
Is property a suitable investment for your retirement fund? We look at the pros and cons.

Releasing Cash From Your Home
Equity release schemes caused a scandal in the late 1980s. Guess what? They're back.

Is Your Home A Pension Fund?
Moving to a smaller property is one way you can increase your retirement income.

Don't forget you can also share your experiences and benefit from other people's knowledge on many of our housing-related discussion boards: Mortgages | Property - Markets and Trends | Property Investing - Practical | Property Investing - Overseas | Building / DIY Fools

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