
A lifetime mortgage could allow you to release equity from your home while you live in it. Here’s what it is and how it works.
A lifetime mortgage could allow you to release equity from your home while you live in it. Here’s what it is and how it works.
The National House-Building Council’s warranty and insurance cover can protect owners of new-build homes. Here’s the lowdown on what it is and how it might help you.
If you're selling your home, you’ll need a conveyancer or solicitor to oversee the legal legwork. Here's what you need to look out for.
We look at when you need planning permission for building work and when you don’t so you can make sure you’ve taken all the right steps before you start.
The challenges facing first time buyers and uspizers right now all boil down to one thing: affordability. And buyers in the south of England are suffering the most on this front. Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, takes a look at what’s happening in the housing market.
The supply of homes for sale has hit a five year high with 20% more homes on the market compared to this time last year.
Buyer confidence is improving and 12% more homes are going under offer compared to this time last year. Mortgage approvals for home purchases are also up 32%.
Seller discounts narrow in spring 2024 as more sales are agreed. Momentum is growing in the housing market and house prices don't need to fall further to support the continued recovery in sales.
From keeping chains moving to negotiating on your behalf, having a good solicitor is as important when you're selling a house as when you're buying one.