If you’re moving house, the first thing to do is finalise your moving date, and then you can start ticking things off your checklist. Use our guide below so you don’t forget anything:

• Four weeks before you move house:
• Book a removals company as soon as possible. This will guarantee you get the date and the company you want. Keep in mind that weekend moves are likely to be more expensive.
• Check your home contents insurance policy to see what cover you have regarding moving home. Your removal company may provide this if you are not covered.
• Arrange for parking of the removal van

Right, we're off to Nottingham first today. I've got a lovely 2 bedroom cottage to show you, and it's ideal for all you investors and owner occupiers out there. Situated in a quiet rural hamlet, this period property has plenty of character as well as some rather nice features.

Starting with the exterior and grounds, the first thing that jumps out of the images is that very attractive front elevation which looks better still set behind that fab white farm gate. I find it likely that those exterior walls must have had a repaint since it appears completely immaculate in the photos. All those

It's important that you view a property before you bid for it at auction. There are so many things to consider and often the most important questions are forgotten.

Ask the relevant questions by taking our helpful checklist with you on your viewing. It may also be useful to take along the property details supplied by the auctioneer to ensure that their information is accurate.

Also check the property for signs of subsidence and confirm that the exterior is in good condition especially the roof and drainage. Double check the boiler, electrics and plumbing in the property and make sure they are

A historic windmill at Torbay's highest viewpoint is for auction later this month with a guide price of £125,000.

The Grade II listed Fernicombe Windmill at Paignton has planning permission for adjoining residential accommodation, linked by a bridge, and the auctioneers say it could be a 'Grand Designs' style development with a 'Wow' factor.

Proposed Accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Stairs rising to bridge that intrinsically links back to the existing tower to incorporate workshop/garage area. First Floor: Main

So if you're thinking about buying a property at auction then you'll find you avoid the lengthy process of buying a house in the traditional way. At auction, the process happens in a matter of minutes rather than months and when the hammer falls, you own the property.

The other many benefits of buying property at auction are listed below. If these don't convince you, nothing will!

Low prices

Auctions really do offer the chance to secure property at bargain prices. Thousands of properties are sold at auction in the UK every year - and many are hard to value, meaning they often sell at below

Today its off to Somerset to take a look at a fantastic fixer-upper. This 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage is an ideal project property for those owner occupiers looking for the opportunity to make their mark on a property and mould it to their own tastes and requirements. While this is clearly a nice little earner for the investors and those looking to refurb and resell, it's one that is great for those less experienced occupiers that want to take the leap into a project without ending up in over their heads. Even though we can't see every room in the catalogue images, what we can see looks to

So today, we're off to West Yorkshire to take a look at a fantastic newly constructed 4 bedroom family home. Built in natural stone this terrace property is both attractive and surprisingly spacious given its compact appearance from the front elevation. Arranged over 3 floors, this is a well laid out property with the benefit of a built in garage to the ground floor. It's actually not something I've seen very often, more commonly spotting a detached garage, or an in-built garage within a two storey house, so it certainly caught my eye to see the way this 3 storey property with garage has been

Savills Nottinghamshire February sale saw strong interest for both commercial and residential investment properties with some £1.5million raised to date in all sales pre, post and in auction.

Bob Crocker, auction manager and director at Savills Nottingham said: "The keen interest witnessed at this month's auction may be a reflection of the potential changes to stamp duty being considered by the Government for investment properties, with the confirmation of changes due to be made within the Chancellor's budget statement in March.

"It is taking these proposed changes into consideration that we

CPBigwood’s latest auction smashed all previous results boosted by the rush to beat the Government’s buy-to-let tax rise.

With a three per cent stamp duty surcharge coming into force on April 1, the Holte Suite at Aston Villa Football Club was packed.

Jonathan Hackett, head of auctions, said: “The level of interest from buyers wanting to get in before the deadline was very pronounced.

“The total sale was a staggering £17,569,500. It was just fantastic. There were well over 1,000 people in attendance with 800 prospective bidders registered, another record.”

The new record beats the old £14,770

If you're considering a house move and want to sell your property quickly, then auction might be right for you, if the price is right.

Selling property at auction is cost effective, simple, fast and stress free, so if you feel that this method of sale might be right for you, why not get the ball rolling and get in touch. We offer a free, no obligation appraisal to identify suitable properties and their worth, and if you decide to progress, then our auctioneers will advise you on everything that you need to know including setting the right reserve price, managing the viewings, and advising you