Why are retirement flats not selling? Reasons why retirement flats can be very difficult to sell include expensive service charges, punitive exit fees and issues with the lease. We examine these ...

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Our latest research reveals that 37% of UK homeowners have regrets about the home they purchased - rising to 63% among younger buyers. Find out why ...

Mortgage Guarantee Scheme: 95% mortgages The government-backed mortgage guarantee scheme was designed to help buyers with a 5% deposit buy a home. We explain how it works, the eligibility criteria and ...

How to sell your house: The step-by-step guide Selling your home can be daunting – all the more so if you are looking for another property to buy at the same time. The decisions you make when selling ...

Should you sell your house before buying a new one? Most people sell their current home at the same time as buying a new one, forming a property chain. Selling before you buy another home has risks, ...

Multiple agency agreements: Does it help? When you sell your home, you have to decide how many estate agents you want to use. Most people just instruct one agent but you can use one, two or multiple ...

Are you struggling to pay your gas bill? See what uses gas in a house and our top tips to help you save money on your gas bill.

How to choose a conveyancer / solicitor You’ll need to choose a conveyancer or solicitor as soon as you’ve agreed an offer, as they will oversee the process that transfers the legal ownership of the ...

House survey types and costs If you've had an offer accepted on a property, you'll be wondering whether you need a house survey and if so which one. We look at different types of house surveys, home ...

Looking for house price predictions for 2025? Our expert guide breaks down house price forecasts and the factors that influence them to keep you informed.

Estate agent tricks of the trade On the whole, estate agents do a good job at helping the nation buy and sell houses. But they don't have the best reputation for putting people above their profits. So ...