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.

HomeOwners Alliance CEO Paula Higgins has been recognised as Property Commentator of the Year at the 2026 British Conveyancing Awards for her prominent media role highlighting the issues facing ...

“I do think there is scope for some further easing of policy during most probably the course of this year,” he said. “At the moment – we’re still a little way off the next meeting – it is a genuinely ...

Selling your home can be daunting – all the more so if you are looking for another property to buy at the same time. The decisions you make when selling a property could save you – or cost you - many ...

Saving a deposit for a house is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers, so it's no surprise that gifted deposits are a common feature of buying a home. Find out what gifted deposits are, how ...

“I’m attending a meeting with Ministers in March 2026 and we need to hear more about your experiences with spray foam roof insulation and getting a mortgage. Please do let us know how it has affected ...

Mortgage fees are the extra charges you need to budget for when you take out a home loan. These extra fees have been steadily rising in recent years and are now at the highest level in they’ve been ...

Indemnity insurance covers legal costs and potential damages in lawsuits. It primarily protects professionals from financial loss due to negligence, errors, or omissions in their work. But it’s also ...

What is staircasing your shared ownership property? Staircasing your shared ownership property refers to the process of buying additional shares in your property. This increases your ownership ...