If Cardiff and Bristol prices have knocked the wind out of you, it's worth widening the search to Newport. It's about fifteen minutes from Cardiff, under fifty minutes from Bristol, and sits right on the M4 - but house prices are a different world entirely. Here's what's actually drawing buyers here, and what to check before you commit.

One of the most common questions I get asked is whether you need a RICS Level 2 or a RICS Level 3 survey. It's a fair question - get it wrong and you either pay for more report than you need, or you miss problems that cost you a lot more once you've moved in. Here's how to tell the difference and make the right call.