If you are considering acquiring a traditional property in retirement or retirement property in a specialist housing complex, there are many issues of which you should be aware. Do your research if you're looking at specialist mortgage funding or your rights within a specialist housing complex.

Even though the UK government has continually promised an annual increase in new build properties, many remain sceptical. Consequently, UK property prices have remained relatively robust throughout recent financial challenges. When looking at a new build home, there are many specific issues to consider.

In our 50s, some of us start a new chapter by moving into a new build home, especially after our kids leave for their own lives. Considering moving into a new build can be exciting, but how long does it take to build after you reserve a property or make an offer?

While securing a mortgage for a second home when you’re over 50 is possible, there are several issues to consider. Income, assets and releasing equity are all essential elements that you can use to raise funds.

The property market continues to boil. The race for space has become a marathon. There is still a scramble to buy even a chicken coop to convert. The latest cry is ‘take to the boats!’

For most people, the investment in your home will be the most significant investment of your lifetime. Yet, while often caught up in the moment, some people fail to appreciate ways in which you can impact the value of your home without actually realising it. Check out these 14 ways you can devalue your home. Some of them will surprise you!

Historically, Spain has been a popular property investment market for UK investors, especially expats. Despite the concern and confusion surrounding Brexit, there are still numerous opportunities and ways UK investors can invest in Spanish property. Crowdfunding property sites now offer an array of exciting opportunities for relatively small investments as well as diversification.

As weird as it sounds to say, when you buy a property, you don’t necessarily have the right to do whatever you want with it. Where you stand often comes down to whether you own the leasehold or the freehold of a property. What’s the difference, and what rights do you have if you have a leasehold arrangement?