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 ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a raft of tax hikes and ISA reforms in her latest Budget. We look at the changes that affect homeowners - plus how to prepare for added costs. Owners of £2m+ homes in ...

How much do house extensions cost? The average cost of a standard 20m² single-storey house extension is £48,000 (+VAT). But house extension costs can vary significantly due to a number of factors, so ...

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 ...

What is an EWS1 form? In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster new fire safety regulations were brought in for cladding on residential buildings. To ensure external wall systems (EWS) were ...

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 ...

Our latest research poll of the fastest rising housing concerns for Brits over the last 10 years and the top concerns this year. May 19, 2025 We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 ...

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, ...

Heat pumps can be expensive to install, even with the help of government grants. We look at how much you should expect to pay for one, as well as the cost of running a heat pump to help you weigh up ...

If you're buying a house you'll need to budget for solicitor fees: the average cost in the UK is £1,474. But by following our tips, you could save hundreds of pounds. A solicitor looks after the legal ...