Property finance is riddled with terminology and jargon that can confuse even experienced buyers and sellers, let alone first-timers.

Ah, COVID. Are there any facets of life it hasn’t shaken up? After more than a year of lockdowns and tentative travel, the pandemic has finally caught up with building and renovation trends.

Prospective property buyers rarely have more than 30 minutes to inspect a place they could potentially spend the next 30 years paying off.

How can you tell the difference between a genuine discount and clever marketing?