Earlier this year, the EDP ask me my thoughts on owning a leasehold property. There was some bad press around the sale of leasehold house in the north of England which tied the purchasers to unfair leases and made their homes almost unsalable. With this in mind, what are the pitfalls to look out for and what should you consider before purchasing a leasehold property?

This week the EDP invited us to give an opinion on whether changing décor can really help properties sell (In 150 words!)? Anything you do might not be the new owner's taste after all. If you had £500 to spend to make your property "market ready", how should you spend it? Click to see more...

This week, the EDP asked me I was a country boy at heart or city dweller (In 150 words!)? This is a deeply personal preference and highlights exactly why location is most people's number one criteria when looking for a new home. To see if I prefer a pair of muddy wellies or some leather soled slip ons, click here...

This week, the EDP asked if we could shed some light on the mysterious world of a mortgage lender's valuer (In 150 words). Unlike a building survey or homebuyers report, unless something goes wrong, most buyers will have zero contact with their mortgage companies appointed valuer, you usually won't even get a copy of the report. So how do they come to their opinion of the value? Will they tell you if the place is falling down? Why do they sometimes not visit at all? Click here for a glimpse behind the wizards curtain...