Around 4.3 million households headed by someone aged 65 or over have at least 2 spare bedrooms. But moving to a smaller home is about far more than bedrooms. Here is how to work out whether rightsizing could improve your finances, lifestyle and future.

Summer traditionally slows the property market, but September changes the rhythm. Buyers return, routines restart and activity typically rises. If moving before Christmas is even remotely on your radar, the next few weeks could matter more than you think.

Asking prices have fallen 2% in August, yet buyer demand is rising. So is the property market slowing down, or are buyers simply becoming more selective? Here is what the latest Rightmove data really means if you are thinking about moving.

You have found the house. The problem? Yours is not even on the market yet. Before rushing into an offer, here is how to make yourself a stronger buyer, protect the opportunity and avoid putting your dream move at risk.