Buying & Selling Guides

Practical, no-nonsense checklists for buying and selling second-hand safely.

How to Buy a Used Car: The Complete Checklist

Everything to check before you buy a second-hand car — paperwork, history, the test drive and how to negotiate.

How to check a used phone is genuine, not blocked or stolen, and worth the asking price.

What specs actually matter, what wears out, and how to test a second-hand laptop before you buy.

What to inspect at a viewing, the questions to ask, and the paperwork to check before you sign a tenancy.

How to spot quality, check for damage and pests, and measure up so it actually fits.

Write a listing that sells, price it right, avoid scams and hand over safely.