Make it easier for pensioners to downsize, says Property Council
Reducing transaction costs for the elderly could add 50,000 properties to the market and improve overall housing affordability, says Ken Morrison, chief executive of the Property Council.
How to get the most 'bang' from your renovations 'buck'
As property prices rise, more people are choosing to renovate their existing homes. David Wood of hockingstuart says renovations to the kitchen and bathroom and improving the garden deliver the greatest capital returns.