The advantages of buying
Buying your own property to live in has a number of advantages over renting, however, it’s not for everyone. Before…
Different ways to buy property
There are a number of different ways in which you can purchase a property. Private Treaty The most common way…
What is an Online Conditional Auction and how does it work?
Buying a property at auction is becoming more popular with the growth of live online auction events. More home sellers,…
Ways to own a property
In England and Wales, there are two main ways to own your home: Freehold and Leasehold. Freehold Freehold means that…
Jargon Buster
Use our jargon buster of useful terms related to buying a property to help you better understand common words and…
Property Details Glossary
When you’re searching for a property to buy or to rent on Rightmove, you’ll see there are lots of different…
How to find property to buy
With most properties now being listed online, it’s easier than ever to find a property to buy that meets your…
Benefits of buying through an agent
In recent years, the notion of what an estate agent does, or is expected to do, has changed quite dramatically.…
Getting the most out of viewings
Use Rightmove to find out as much as you can about a property you like using the photographs, floorplans, virtual…
Making an offer on a property you like
Once you have found the property of your dreams, the next step is to make an offer. If you are…
What does Sold Subject to Contract (Sold STC) mean?
You might have spotted the term Sold STC (Subject to Contract) on property listings while you’ve been searching on Rightmove.…
Offer accepted, now what?
Once the seller has accepted your offer, ask them to take it off the market. They don’t have to agree…
What is a memorandum of sale?
When you’re buying or selling a property, there’s a fair bit of paperwork to deal with—but one of the key…
What is stamp duty?
Stamp duty is a tax you might need to pay when buying a home. Its full name is Stamp Duty…