It’s not about who’s cheapest, it’s about who knows your street and area the best. New research finds local presence and reputation matter more than selling fees in 2025. Here's what home sellers are really looking for.
Ways of selling
Whether your home is freehold, leasehold or was bought through a government buying scheme, here’s everything you’ll need to know about selling it.
Don’t just go with the first agent who knocks. Most sellers invite three agents round before making their choice, here’s why you should too.
When selling, you'll want someone with plenty of experience when it comes to marketing properties like yours. Here’s how to find the right agent for you.
Selling a home in Scotland is a bit different to selling a home in England and Wales. Here’s how it works.
Wondering if paying an estate agent on a ‘no sale, no fee’ basis is the right way to go? We go through the ins and outs to help you decide.
If you live together but your partner owns the home, you may have some rights. It all depends on your relationship status and if you have the right paperwork in place.
Follow our tips to achieve a quick house sale so you can move to a new home without delay.
We look at how a property ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute with an estate agent if you’re unhappy with its service.
When you sell a Shared Ownership property, your housing association or trust will be there to guide you through the process. Here's how it works.
When you sell a Help to Buy property, you’ll also need to repay the equity loan you borrowed to buy it. That means there are a few extra hoops to jump through in the selling process.
Thinking of putting your home under the hammer? Selling your house at auction could help you shift it quickly. Let’s take a look at how auctions work, the pros and cons, and if it could be right for you.
As long as your lease is long, selling a leasehold home is pretty similar to selling a freehold home. There'll be some extra paperwork involved, so you'll want a solicitor with leasehold expertise.
Everything you need to know about trading in your old home in for a shiny brand new one, from the benefits to the drawbacks.
Reasons for selling
Sometimes the reasons for selling a home aren’t always straightforward. We’ll guide you through it all.
Giving your home to your children can help you avoid paying inheritance tax. But it’s a decision that requires careful thought and planning.
Everything you need to know about selling a probate property, from your role as executor to inheritance tax and the selling process.
The laws around dividing a home change according to whether you were married or in a civil partnership, were cohabiting or if children are involved. Let's take a look.
Tackling the topic of inheritance can be tricky. Not sure where to start with it all? Just ask Zoopla.
From the legal differences between those married or cohabiting, to probate and inheritance tax, here's what you need to know about what happens to your home if one of you dies.
Getting a lump sum out of the value of your home while still living there can seem like a good idea. But there are important pros and cons to weigh up with equity release schemes, and specific differences in how they work to consider, too.
