Taking that first step on the property ladder is simultaneously exciting and terrifying. No matter how old you are, buying your first property will make you feel like a proper grown-up. Before you even find the right property, there’s lots to learn, so in this quick read, we’ve pulled together our top five tips for first-time buyers.

A review of the key trends in the local and national housing market

Despite the current market being skewed firmly in favour of sellers, the average homebuyer will still have their own individual list of turn-offs and dealbreakers, so not every home is guaranteed to sell quickly at the price it is marketed at.

As growing number of Britons say their credit score has worsened since the pandemic, new research by The Mortgage Lender has revealed that poor credit scores have deterred one in 10 from applying for a mortgage.

While many expect a more balanced market to emerge over the course of 2022, there is little sign of any change in direction yet as annual property price growth remains at a 17-year high, and a record number of properties sold subject to contract within the first week of marketing.

Along with BBQs in the rain and consuming your own body weight in chocolate eggs, DIY has to rank up there as one of the great Easter break pastimes. However, according to new research, one in five UK homeowners have faced problems after trying to do it themselves.

Residential property auctioneer, iamsold, has reported a record-breaking month with £107.7m worth of property sold by their partner agents in March alone.

When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.

As the cost of living continues to rise, energy efficiency has become the new battleground for landlords’ fighting to beat inflation.

Getting a foot on the property ladder has never been more challenging, with average deposits on a first home climbing rapidly over the last decade and pushing homeownership further out of reach for the nation’s first-time buyers.

It’s a tough time for many homeowners and tenants as the UK faces a cost of living crisis. Energy bills have seen a record 54% rise since we ticked over into April and there are also the escalating costs of running a vehicle to take into account.

You don’t need to spend long on a property portal to realise that property remains in short supply at the moment, with the number of sellers listing their property only growing gradually as the traditional selling season arrives.