Buying property guides
Whether you’re buying for the first time, buying-to-let or getting to grips with the finer points of loan-to-values and negative equity, taking the time to do your homework first is sure to pay off. The information on this page will give you all the ammunition you need to start your search in the best place possible.
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8 reasons to make a new-build your next home
May 13, 2016Eyeing your next move? Zoopla shows you why a new-build home could fit the bill perfectly. -
Government schemes to help you buy a new-build home
May 11, 2016Buying a new build-home has become a lot easier since the Government launched a variety of schemes designed to support house builders and give buyers a leg-up the housing ladder. -
Q&A: New 3% Stamp Duty surcharge on second homes
April 20, 2016As of 1 April, 2016 you have to fork out an extra 3% in Stamp Duty if you are buying an additional home. Find out how the new tax loading works with our Q&A. -
Buy-to-let guide
April 6, 2016Considering becoming a landlord? There's now more to get your head around than ever, so start your buy-to-let homework with our simple guide. -
Guide to new houses for sale
March 25, 2016Zoopla's guide is packed full of advice and tips for buyers looking at new houses for sale. -
Secured loans: everything you need to know
March 22, 2016Should you take a secured loan over a personal loan? What alternatives are there to secured loans? Find the answers and more in Zoopla's easy-to-understand guide. -
Q&A: Right to Buy
March 11, 2016If you are a council tenant - or were living in your home when it was transferred to another landlord – you can buy the property at a discount. Read our handy Q&A to find out more. -
What survey do I need?
February 24, 2016Buying a property? Make sure you know exactly what you're paying for with this handy guide on surveys. -
Q&A: London Help to Buy
February 1, 2016From today, buyers can borrow up to £240,000 interest-free from the Government to purchase a new-build home in London. Here's our handy Q&A on the initiative. -
Calculating the cost of buying a house
December 18, 2015The cost of buying a house is likely to be one of the largest sums of money you will spend, but what about all those extra expenses that might not have crossed your mind? -
How to invest in property without buying a home
November 30, 2015Property investment isn't just about buying a home. Zoopla's guide takes you through the alternatives. -
Understanding rental yield - and how to maximise it
November 26, 2015Getting to grips with rental yield will help determine whether you can make a success of buy-to-let investing. Find out more in our guide. -
Stamp Duty rates
November 25, 2015Make sure you're in control of your money when buying your first home by reading our guide to Stamp Duty. -
Home insurance – everything you need to know
November 18, 2015Zoopla's easy-to-understand guide to home insurance is essential reading for buyers.