Information on the process of selling a house including estate agents, the use of solicitors, exchange of contract and completion. (Applies to England)

Explains the process of buying or selling your home, including Energy Performance Certificates, offers, conveyancing and stamp duty. (England and Wales only)

Explains your rights when buying or selling a house or a flat, and how to deal with common problems.

If you buy a home with another person, you need to decide how you will share ownership of the property. This is important whether you want to buy with your spouse, partner, a family member or a friend. (Content applies to England only.)

When you have worked out how much you can afford to spend, you'll need to decide what kind of property you want. You can then look for suitable available properties and arrange to view them. (Applies to England only)

If you own your own home and are 55 or over, equity release could provide you with a lump sum, additional income or maybe both. In this article, you’ll find out how the different types of equity release scheme work and what you should expect from firms that sell them.

Information about selling your property to clear your mortgage debt including handing back the keys and making up a shortfall following the sale.

If you are a council tenant, you may be able to get a discount to buy the home you currently rent. This is called the Right to Buy. You may also have kept the Right to Buy if your home has been transferred from the council to a housing association since you moved in. Includes information on the risks involved and the need to look at the long-term costs and budget for repairs.

If property is expensive in your area, buying on the open market may seem impossible. However there are government-backed ownership schemes that can help you get a foot on the housing ladder. (Content applies to England only.)

Information on the process of buying a home, including how to find and decide on a property and the costs involved.

A useful timeline of the purchase process once you’ve found a home you with to buy and the likely costs associated with each step. Includes a link to an audio video if you prefer to watch and listen to the summary of the process.