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 ...

Whether you’re a first time buyer or moving home, buying a house usually takes longer than you’d expect. We look at how long each stage takes, what causes delays and how to speed things up. Buying a ...

Here at the HomeOwners Alliance we are proud of what we have achieved. In the last 12 years, we’ve helped more than 650,000 first time buyers and home movers navigate their property journey. We pride ...

While interest rates are expected to be held at 4.25% this week, interest rates cuts are still expected in 2025. The Bank of England cut interest rates in May from 4.5% to 4.25%. This followed ...

Storm and wind damage are usually covered by home buildings and contents insurance. So if your home suffers storm and wind damage, your insurer should cover the cost of the repairs and usually provide ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unfortunately, there is no option on Rightmove or Zoopla to tap in “renovation project” or “fixer-upper”. If you are looking to buy a house renovation project you will have to sift through what is for ...

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 ...