& bull; How do you find out what you need to know about property? & lt;br/ & gt; & bull; How do you avoid the potential pitfalls of buying a property? & lt;br/ & gt;Buying a home is likely to be the biggest financial transaction of you life and can be a source of great stress if you get it wrong. Even when things go right there are many potential problems. This book steers you through the property maze comprehensively to help you find exactly the home you want. It's packed with information on all aspects of housing, including renting, buying leasehold, selling, estate agents, making offers, dealing with solicitors, mortgages and surveys. & lt;br/ & gt;Written in a highly readable, down-to-earth style, Buying a home: The Virgin Guide helps you to choose a housing option, raise finance and handle everything else on the way to landing your dream home.