United Kingdom property buying and rental guides
Prepare your property questions with practical document, cost and comparison guides for United Kingdom. Each article identifies its regional coverage and links to the sources behind it.
English-language guides · Updated
Leasehold vs Freehold in England and Wales: Questions Before Buying a Home
Compare leasehold and freehold homes in England and Wales, including lease length, service charges, restrictions and the evidence a conveyancer should review.
England and Wales, United Kingdom; Scotland and Northern Ireland have different property-law arrangements. Confirm current rules for the transaction.
Stamp Duty in England and Northern Ireland: A Home Buyer’s SDLT Budget Guide
Understand residential SDLT bands, first-time buyer relief and surcharge questions in England and Northern Ireland, with a clearly scoped worked example.
Residential purchases in England and Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; Wales uses LTT and Scotland uses LBTT. Rates checked on 13 October 2026.
Explore property listings in United Kingdom
Use the guides to prepare questions, then compare the real offers and locations supplied by listers. Public marked records are shown separately from sale and rental offers.