The process of buying and selling a house at the same time can be complicated. The dreaded property chain can cause chaos, tripping you up at the last minute. Here we take a look at the steps involved ...

We know things are hard for first time buyers in 2026 – so we want to make things easier. Every month we showcase the best deals for you, with input from the fee-free expert advisers at Mortgage ...

The housing market is holding up in the face of uncertainty and higher borrowing costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. However, with fewer buyers than a year ago, the outlook remains ...

What has Andy Burnham proposed? Andy Burnham has proposed reforming council tax and previously backed replacing stamp duty with a different property tax model. He has also pledged the biggest council ...

Are mortgage rates going down? Not at the moment. After several weeks of falling mortgage rates, average fixed mortgage rates have started edging up again as many major lenders increased rates in July ...

Here’s the latest news on the mansion tax in July 2026. ‘Mansion tax threshold could be lowered to £1.5 million’ Tens of thousands more households could have to pay the ‘mansion tax’ under Andy ...

What is an EPC - Energy Performance Certificate – and do I need one to sell or rent my home? Or am I exempt? How much do they cost? How quickly can I get one? And why are they so important? We've got ...

Whether it’s a chocolate box cottage or an imposing Georgian manor house, many of us dream of owning our own little slice of history. But many beautiful old buildings are listed, which can make owning ...

86% of people in Britain want to own their own home, but for many, renting makes more sense. You need to compare buying vs renting, consider the benefits of buying your home and possible disadvantages ...

Buying a house is a long, complicated process and it's all too easy to forget the finer details. We take a look at the essential house purchase documents you will receive from your conveyancing ...

Who is responsible for getting insurance? If your property is freehold, the homeowner is responsible for all insurance. If you are in a leasehold property, then the freeholder is invariably ...

How do I find the best estate agent? It may have been a few years since your last move, so going to the previous estate agent you used might not deliver the same good service you received a few years ...