We have seen a marked increase in property activity in the lead-up to Christmas. Far from a seasonal slowdown, there were more viewings in each month of November and December than in September.

Why the autumn property market will throw up plenty of opportunities for positive buyers and sellers.

We look at some of the pros and cons of making a mortgage overpayment each month to see whether the average homeowner could be better or worse off by making an additional payment each month.

Ask any estate agent who’s been in the job for some years, and they will unhappily recount stories of property negotiations jeopardised by one party or the other risking the deal over misguided principle.

The BBC broadcast a new reality show called Crazy Rich Agents on BBC2 at 9pm, Sunday 6th August. The series is designed to focus on high-end estate agency in the UK.

If you are thinking of selling your home, we’ve put together a list of some of the top features that buyers are likely to be looking for in an ideal world.