There's not much more catastrophic than losing your family home. Whether a natural disaster, flooding or a fire, there is never an occasion where this will be 'ok'. - of course, providing that your family are safe and well, it can be heartbreaking to see your home and all your belongings disappear before your eyes.

Looking at estate agents' office windows or their websites, you may have noticed that they proudly state their membership in various governing bodies. But, they often don't explain those governing bodies or why you, as the customer, should care.

For many of us, it's a goal in life to own our own home. But that is not how the Millennials and Gen Z do it. There is far less convention and structure in the path of life for these younger generations. So is it imperative to get on the housing ladder? Why are there so many ladders that we must climb to be successful in life?

When starting out on the journey as a landlord or property investor, one of the biggest concerns is whether you will be left with a tenant you can't evict if you need to.

Applying for a property to rent can be stressful, particularly in a busy market when there are not enough properties and many tenants applying for each one. How can you fight off the competition and ensure you get the property you need?

It is the fastest way to determine if a rental property will pay you enough of a return without knowing the full information. It's a quick calculation based entirely on the property value and the potential income.

Being a landlord is tough. At the last count, there are over 180 pieces of legislation that all landlords must adhere to.

It can sometimes feel as if estate agents and solicitors speak an entirely different language. They use so much jargon you don't ordinarily use in daily life. And when most of us only move once every 7 years on average, it is easy to forget that terminology between your moves.

As the property market continues to rise and viewing numbers are super high, many sellers opt for open house viewings. Open viewings are a great strategy to use when selling your home.

Markets are volatile. They can go up and down in the blink of an eye for seemingly minor reasons. Something happening in the world can impact the value of stocks and shares here in the UK without you even knowing there would be a connection.

If you're considering selling your home, you will undoubtedly have wondered what it could be worth. How much is your current home going to sell for?

If you're a landlord or thinking of investing in property, you may have come across the term yield before. But what does it actually mean?