As with all things in life, whether you are buying or selling there are lots of things which will make your life considerably easier.
I've done all the hard work for you and hunted down a selection of useful services, resources and other sources of information which will help you to save both time and money.
Local Information
Up My Street is a wonderful site that contains lots of information about neighbourhoods in the UK. Whether you need to find local council tax bands, your nearest shops, restaurants or schools - all the information is here.
UK Villages is a website that provides local information about all towns, cities and villages in the UK. Whether you are looking for local jobs, pubs, tourist attractions or local services - it's all included on this website.
Whether you are looking for a dentist, plumber, financial adviser, vet, builder, will writer, electrician or accountant, FindaPro is a really useful directory of local professionals across the UK.
Legal & Conveyancing
Instant Online Conveyancing. Whether you are buying or selling, you'll need to instruct a solicitor to handle all the legalities for you. Use the PropertyPanther conveyancing service to slash hundreds of pounds from your legal bill.
The Land Registry Online allows you to instantly download the title register and title plans for virtually all properties in the UK, so you can see exactly the size of the property and its land that you are considering buying.
Property Valuations
Hometrack provides the most in depth, up-to-date and independent survey of house prices and market trends in England & Wales. Whether you are buying or selling, they have lots of useful reports available.
Postcode Finder
Royal Mail offer an excellent free online postcode finder, which can give you the correct postcode for virtually any address. It also works in reverse and will show you the address if you just enter a postcode.
Other Useful Resources
If you are moving, IamMoving is a free site that passes on your new address to over 1,000 organisations (e.g. water, gas, electricity, government, financial services and many more!) Notify them all at once, quickly and efficiently.
Getmapping is a leading UK aerial photography and mapping company offering digital aerial photos and aerial photo prints for areas nationwide. See your house (or any other location for that matter) from 5500 feet!
When moving house, it is important to pack everything safely so your prized possessions arrive in one piece (not in many!) TheBoxStore is one of the UK's largest suppliers of moving boxes that can be delivered directly to your door.
