If you're buying a flat, chances are it will be a leasehold, which means you own the property but not the building or land it sits on. Here we look at what being a leaseholder means, your obligations, ...

We've been tracking UK housing concerns for the last 10 years and here are the fastest rising and most important issues ...

To find a surveyor to carry out your house survey, there are some simple steps to take: Once you’ve got your shortlist, here’s how to find a surveyor that’s best for you. When choosing a surveyor, the ...

We polled 2000 UK adults, including homeowners, mortgage holders and aspiring homeowners to find out how they expect mortgage rates to change in the next 12 months – whether they expect them to go up, ...

What is the Freedom to Buy mortgage scheme? The Labour government has pledged to launch the Freedom to Buy mortgage scheme, which will be a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme, to support lending at ...

Unfortunately, there is no option on Rightmove or Zoopla to tap in “renovation project” or “fixer-upper”. If you are looking to buy a house renovation project you will have to sift through what is for ...

What is a snagging list? A snagging list, or snagging survey, is an inspection of your new build home to identify any defects. Most new build snags are cosmetic, such as scratched windows, paint ...

Getting an EPC is a legal requirement if you're selling or renting. But it's also relatively simple and cheap to get one if you know how. Here's everything you need to know about how to get an energy ...

How much a house survey costs can vary hugely depending on the type of survey you get. We look at how much different types of surveys can cost, why the costs vary, what you get for your money and how ...

We’re all well aware of the dreaded act of gazumping, whereby a home seller accepts a better offer on their home despite already having sold it to someone else (subject to contracts being exchanged).

Yes. If you want to sell your house now, you should. People always need to move home for a myriad of personal reasons regardless of what’s happening in the housing market. These include: Unlike ...

What is spray foam roof insulation? As we warm our homes, most heat is lost through our walls, windows and roofs. So it makes sense to stop heat escaping, to improve energy efficiency and spend less ...