Is the housing market about to crash? How much can I save by re-mortgaging? What is the cost of moving? The Fool answers all your homeowning questions.
Everybody's talking about property. Is the housing market about to crash? How much can I save by re-mortgaging? Which improvements can add value to my home? What is the cost of moving? Find out the answers to these questions -- and many more -- in the Foolish comment below:
The Property Market
Seven Signs Of A Housing Crash
Are you caught up in the property whirl? Thinking about buying, moving or selling up? Then read our seven warning signs of a property bubble.
A History Of House Prices
Property is Britain's biggest asset and it's getting bigger! We review a boom in house prices that goes back to the early 1970s.
Homebuyers Still Confident
Homeowners still see their properties as great investments.
No Slowdown For Investment Property
The rental market often prospers at difficult times in the housing market. The advice to landlords, it seems, is to sit tight.
Sellers Flood The Housing Market
Increasing numbers of homes are coming onto the market. It's a time to be choosy and to make sure your finances are strong enough to cope with any fall in prices.
It's Still Cheaper To Buy Than Rent
Homeowners and those thinking about buying will be reassured by a report, which proves buying is still more profitable than renting over the long term.
Mortgages
How Mortgages Are Evolving
Why put up with a traditional bog-standard mortgage? Several brilliant loans have been introduced in recent years and it's likely this home-buying evolution will continue.
You Decide Which Mortgage Is Best
We look at how to decide whether you should go for a new, flexible mortgage or a straightforward discounted deal.
Mortgage Disloyalty Pays Handsomely
Why stick with your existing mortgage lender when lenders are cutting each other's throats to win your business? When it comes to your finances, disloyalty is often the best policy!
Make The Most Of Your Mortgage
You don't have to switch lenders to save a small fortune on your mortgage payments. Competition is fierce, so challenge your lender to reward your loyalty.
When To Fix Your Mortgage
Some people think interest rates may be on the way up. It could therefore be a good time to snap up a fixed-rate deal.
How To Avoid Losing Your Home
Mortgage lenders repossessed around 1 in a 1,000 homes last year. This will rise if house prices start to fall, so read our tips on hanging on to your home.
Unlocking The Wealth In Your Home
If you need some extra cash in your retirement years, then an equity release plan may be worth considering.
Home Improvements
Adding Value To Your Home
Releasing equity from your home to pay for improvements can pay off in a sizeable way.
Watch Those Home 'Improvements'
If you're going to spend money on your home, make sure you keep potential buyers at the back of your mind even if you're not planning on moving.
Save Money On Home Improvements
Researching double-glazing or heating boilers may not float your boat but it should save you enough to make it worth your while.
Buying A Home
Revealed: The Hidden Costs Of Moving Home
When buying a home, you need to add up the property cost and stamp duty, plus fees for your estate agent, lawyer and removal men. However, there are other extra costs you need to budget for!
Be Your Own Estate Agent
One Fool says: 'I don't want to pay an estate agent over £1,000 a week to sell my home, so I'm going to do it myself!'
Protect Yourself From Naughty Estate Agents
When you're looking for an estate agent to sell your home for you, make sure you choose one who has signed up to the Ombudsman scheme.
Find Out About Your Neighbours
If you planning to move house, you can now find out a lot more about your neighbours than they'd like you to know.
First-Time Buyers Paralysed By Indecision
Uncertainty about the housing market is adding extra pressure to first-time buyers who can't decide whether to get on the property ladder.
Helping Your Children Buy A Home
Graduates leaving university usually can't afford to buy a house but if parents are willing to help, there's a way around the problem.
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