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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Buying a home with a granny flat? Find out if the 3% Stamp Duty surcharge could affect you
September 19, 2016Rules around how higher rates of Stamp Duty apply to homes with granny flats have changed. Property lawyer and expert on the tax, John Shallcross breaks it down. -
The all-important rule that could see you escape paying higher rates of Stamp Duty
August 23, 2016Nobody wants to pay an extra 3% in Stamp Duty Land Tax when buying an additional home. But, 'replacement of an only or main residence' rules could be one way out of it. -
Q&A: Right to Buy
August 10, 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. -
7 reasons a retirement village could make sense
June 16, 2016Reached retirement age and considering your next move? Before you dismiss a retirement village, read this. -
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 might have to fork out an extra 3% in Stamp Duty if you're buying an additional home. Find out how the controversial 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. -
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? -
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.