Although seven authorities have been given permission by the Government to raise council tax by more than 4.99% this year: ...

Millions of would-be first time buyers are being held back by widespread confusion about mortgages, according to new research from the HomeOwners Alliance.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selling a probate house can be a complex process. Here’s the basics but read on for more detailed information on how the process works. No. The people named in the will as beneficiaries have the right ...

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 ...