Nationwide have today published research on what adds value, and what doesn't, to your home. The research found a ten per cent increase in floor space adds nearly five per cent to the price of a typical house, and almost seven per cent to a detached house.

The continued growth in the buy-to-let property market has led to an increase in the number of first-time landlords, who are challenging old stereotypes.Nearly three-quarters of homeowners now think that the bad reputation associated with landlords is unjustified. Here are some advice for the first-time landlords.

Buyers in the UK property market are being urged to carry out a professional building survey, in order to avoid hidden problems with their new property. If you want to know the reasons and means of doing this, keep on reading for details.

Investors should be prepared to further their education, review their property portfolios and try something new, all while making sure they enjoy life more, so the experts say. The first thing they can do is improve their education by learning about all aspects of investment that affect them. Next up is ensuring their property portfolio is healthy, disposing of underperforming investments which reduce the profitability of more successful investments.

Buy-to-let property investors have been warned they could be leaving themselves open to substantial liability if they are inadequately insured. If an investor chooses standard household insurance rather than policies designed specifically for landlords, the specialist buy-to-let lender has warned they face serious shortfalls.

Chris Glenn is here to give us some tips for anyone thinking about buying at auction for the first time, and to explain a bit more about auctions as a whole. Read on.

Here are some helping tips for investors who are looking for their dream property abroad. First, get organised. How? Read more.

If you are considering buying an investment property it can be difficult knowing what to prioritise when it comes to making the right choice for your buy-to-let.

It is important to really understand your investment strategy and what you need to do to optimise your return and avoid any potential pitfalls. Read how.

When choosing where to buy your investment property evaluating the level of demand is a must. Factors to look out for include large numbers of other rented properties.