Research an area or the property market as a whole

• The Move Channel - Plenty of up to the minute property news, including house price info and advice on everything from DIY to finance.
• Homecheck - Get a free online report on your new property. Find out about hidden risks such as old landfill sites, flooding, subsidence, radon, toxic sites and contaminated land.
• UpMyStreet - Check average property prices, council tax, and local schools by postcode.