Where and how to find a house for sale in the UK.

There are several ways to find houses for sale:

The first is via an estate agent. Click here to locateestate agentswith houses for sale in the locality you wish to move.

You can physically visit the offices of various estate agents, check out if they have experience of selling the type of property you want then view the property details. There are advantages in speaking face to face and developing a relationship with the agency, they may e-mail or send you details before letting others know. They can also get to know exactly the type of property you are looking for.

Register with several agencies who will then send you details of suitable properties as soon as they come on the market. This will not usually involve any additional cost.

Alternatively the are a growing number of websites offering details of properties on the market. There are many on line estate agents who provide virtual tours of the properties they are selling, including residential and commercial properties, old and new homes.

Check out the local newspaper of the area you are interested in and find out its property day.

You could also drive or walk around the area you want to live in and look for properties with 'For Sale' boards. Make a note of the contact details, you can then contact the estate agent or even speak to the owner.

If you are interested in buying a newly built house, you will find the opening times and locations of the various showhouses in the property pages of the local newspapers. The building companies will also be happy to supply you with brochures featuring detailed specifications of their range of housing.