Major lenders have agreed to proactively contact customers whose fixed-rate deals end before the end of the year to set out ...

Property experts have blamed the dip in prices on high leasehold costs, with average flat prices in England having fallen by 2.2%. Average service charges have soared to £2,800 a year in London, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Too many homeowners are being let down by unqualified or cowboy builders. This has been going on too long. We're calling for a mandatory licensing scheme to protect consumers and raise standards in ...

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 ...

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 ...