Property guides and advice
Plain-English guides to renting, buying and selling a home in the UK.
Freehold vs leasehold: what the tenure means
The difference between owning a home outright and owning a long lease on it, and the questions to ask before you offer on a leasehold flat.
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What an Energy Performance Certificate measures, how to read the A to G scale, and why the rating matters more to renters than most people realise.
Read the guideHow renting works in England: a first-time tenant's guide
What an assured shorthold tenancy is, what a landlord has to give you, which fees are banned, and how your deposit is protected.
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