Search engines like Google, Msn and Yahoo are increasingly the preferred method to look for anything on the Internet these days, including property.

It used to be that one large property portal would do in terms of finding a suitable home but with more and more agents leaving sites like Rightmove can you really be sure any one portal has 'everything in one place'.

Portal sites are great for browsing, but if you're really searching for the perfect home try it next time.

For example 'property in Ipswich' or 'property in Kesgrave' will bring up a host of portals and agents ensuring you get the chance to really see what's out there.