After a long lead-in, the budget proved more bark than bite, though pre-budget speculation did weigh on November activity. Annual house price growth, buyer demand, new seller instructions and sales ...

What are the Rightmove relisting rules? If you’ve previously marketed your property and you’re relisting it, it can appear as a new listing provided it meets one of the following criteria. When a ...

There’s speculation that a house price crash could be happening in the UK property market. We drill into the detail to look at which properties have dropped in value, whether this really amounts to a ...

What is a restrictive covenant? Restrictive covenants are binding conditions that are written into a property’s deeds or contract by a seller to determine what a homeowner can or cannot do with their ...

What is a buying agent? Buying agents are estate agents but they act solely in the interests of the buyer. A buying agent’s job is to find their client the property that best fits what they are ...

So what is the cost of selling a house in 2026? We set out what to expect in terms of estate agent fees, legal fees and other costs involved in the sale of your property. Before you put your home on ...

When do you need a party wall notice or party wall agreement (technically called a party wall award)? Our guide gives you all the answers you need to obtain the correct permissions to carry out your ...

Sorting the switch over in your electricity and gas supply in good time can save you money and hassle. Here’s how to take over utilities when moving house. While you’ll want to take over the existing ...

Firstly, you’ll need to choose the best estate agent. This part of the process typically takes 7-14 days and involves: Once you’ve chosen your estate agent, they’ll need to ensure the property has a ...

Our recent HomeOwners Alliance research found that one in five UK homeowners (19%) considered moving in the past two years but decided not to go ahead. And it’s not just one thing stopping people from ...

Millions of UK mortgage holders could be living without any financial safety net, with no income protection in place to keep up with their mortgage payments if they were to suddenly experience a loss ...

Getting an offer on your house is brilliant news. But should you accept the first offer you get? Should the type of buyer matter? And how can you secure the best price? Here’s how to weigh it all up, ...