Does exactly what it says on the tin......
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The first two chapters seemed a bit repetitive, but after that it settled down into an easy read on all aspects. Very easy going, sections are good for skipping the bits not relevant to you (e.g there are two chapters on differences in buying/selling in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK, you can just skip if not relevant).
If you've moved 20 times before then there's probably not much here for you, but if you're not familiar with the process or terminology of moving, then this book gives a good explanation.
This book is not - and does not claim to be - an indepth detail of every single aspect of house buying, but it is a good overview with sufficient detail to help you get going with the process. It also makes good use of links to other sources of information, e.g. regulating bodies for estate agents.
One final thing to consider: buying a house is an expensive process. One mistake could easily cost you a few thousand (or even getting gazumped - through no fault of your own - could cost you a few hundred). If just one of the tips in the approx. 350 pages of this book help prevent you from wasting money, then it will of paid for itself.
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Incredibly useful and covers everything
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I found this book incredibly useful. It really does cover everything that you should think about when buying and selling your home and does so in a really clear way. It makes you think about what you really want in a new house, gives good tips on dealing with Estate Agents (I needed all the help I could get with that one!), takes you through the buying and selling process step by step and even advises you on deciding when is the right time to see your home. Highly recommended.
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Could do better
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This book is written in the first person which is actually quite grating. The format is as expected - in the usual computer manual style. Ultimately, I found it very prosaic - there is so much potential in a book with this title. For example, the role and growth of online property portals is only briefly touched on, and the section on selling privately is weak.
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