First time buyers - be prepared!

Some areas are falling more than others. Some areas are levelling off and some are still on the up! If you are in a position where you need to buy or have chosen an area where house prices are on the up, you need to ensure you are up to speed on the home-buying process. See our handy features below for advice, hints and tips to ensuring you purchase runs as smoothly as possible. Plus - leave your thoughts on the housing market below in our forum.

Buying a new home

Follow our step-by-step guides to give you confidence when buying your new home.

Mortgage guides

A mortgage is the biggest loan you will ever afford. We can help ensure you get the best deal for your money.

Property tools

Try our handy tools and jargon buster to help you organise yourself for the move.

Home insurance

Check out the Tiscali Insurance Home Wizard to find the best available deal.

property search

Maximum price

Minimum bedrooms

Area or postcode

Buying overseas
Look no further for impartial advice on buying a property abroad in dozens of countries.

Buying Property Abroad

Amanda Lamb advises:
Amanda Lamb talks about the future of the overseas property markets through 2008 and where she would buy if money were no object.
-- Amanda Lamb interview
-- Italy buying guide
-- Australia buying guide
-- Diary of a buyer