Is there an optimum season for selling? Spring always comes out on top as the best time of year to sell your house. This is probably because people aren’t away for the summer holidays or busy with ...

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 ...

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 ...

The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a ‘public conversation’ on the future of the mortgage market, aiming to boost homeownership and support growth. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ...

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 ...

If you're buying a flat, chances are it will be a leasehold, which means you own the property but not the building or land it sits on. Here we look at what being a leaseholder means, your obligations, ...

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 equity release and who is suitable for? Equity release is a way of releasing money from the value of your home without having to move out or pay it back during your lifetime. If you are cash ...

What is a snagging list? A snagging list, or snagging survey, is an inspection of your new build home to identify any defects. Most new build snags are cosmetic, such as scratched windows, paint ...

If you want to get on the property ladder, one of the first questions you’ll need to know the answer to is 'How much deposit do I need to buy a house?' We look at why a bigger deposit is better, the ...