IT’S been a while since I did a round-up of my favourite bookmarks, so for those still hoping to move in by Christmas here’s a selection of useful websites.

Stage One is sorting out the mortgage and there are countless offers available. However, here’s a mortgage calculator which will help you do the maths. Here are some other mortgage website links to look at:

DirectGov: Intro to mortgages

The Mortgage Advice Bureau

Mortgages on Moneysavingexpert

Council of Mortgage Lenders

Independent: Mortgages section

Citizens Advice Bureau: Buying A Home

Minimum income calculator: Be honest with yourself or face problems !

Finding the right location: Where you are going to live is likely to be determined by employment prospects but study the area carefully. A few streets either way could save you a lot of money, a lot of time commuting or spare you the aggravation of moving into a ‘troubled area’. Most property search websites such as the Independent property search engine include pannable maps to help you with your search.

• Neighbourhood statistics: Detailed advice on any area in Britain
• Area Guides: More general help on local areas
• Police Crime Map: Be wary of how you interpret the data though
• Upmystreet – one of a number of websites offering detailed information on Britain’s streets
• Sustrans: Still the best map-based overview of Britain
• Transport for London: One of many web services for sorting out the commute
• Traveline: And transport for the rest of Britain

Selling your home: Continued in 'The Telegraph'

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