Our recent Opinium research poll found that one in five UK homeowners (19%) considered moving in the past two years but ...

When your current mortgage deal ends you’ll be moved to your lender’s more expensive standard variable rate unless you remortgage to a new deal. Our remortgage calculator estimates the monthly cost of ...

Going with the surveyor recommended by your bank, estate agent, mortgage lender or other property expert can end up costing you more. Cut out the middle man. Use our helpful Building Survey tool, ...

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 ...

Updates to the exterior of your home can help to keep it in good condition and enhance its appearance. Changes to the exterior finish, paint colour and even your front door can boost the kerb appeal ...

RICS Homebuyer Surveys are a mid-level survey popular with most people buying a conventional property in a reasonable condition. They are less detailed – and less expensive – than RICS Building ...

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 ...

The lure of a coastal holiday home or a crash pad in the city has led to more than one in 10 of us owning a second home. But there is a lot to consider before you buy. Here we look at everything from ...

Being a cash buyer means you can afford to buy a property outright, without a mortgage or loan. According to the UK House Price Index August 2021, nearly a third of all sales that month were cash ...

What is spray foam roof insulation? As we warm our homes, most heat is lost through our walls, windows and roofs. So it makes sense to stop heat escaping, to improve energy efficiency and spend less ...

Right now buying a first home might feel out of reach but there are small things you can do to get started. Here we simplify the essential first steps and set out what you need to do and what help you ...