House prices finished the year up 3.8% on average and 2024 transactions are expected to be up 10% year on year. Looking ahead to 2025, some volatility is expected with upcoming changes to stamp duty ...

When it comes to moving house, staying on top of your money and admin can feel overwhelming. The free HMRC app is packed with features that are helpful for home movers. Here's how this handy tool can ...

Buying a house at auction isn’t just for cash buyers. But if you need a mortgage on an auction property, there are some extra steps you’ll need to take and risks to beware of. We explain the ...

Will interest rates be cut when the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee next meets? We look at what’s predicted, what this means for your mortgage and what’s expected to happen later this year.

Housing concerns 2019 top issues Challenges facing first time buyers top the list of housing concerns. Among UK adults, 87% say the ability to get on the property ladder, 85% say saving for a deposit ...

Help to Buy equity loan – is it a good way to help first-time buyers? Good idea 66% Bad idea 17% Don't know 17% Help to Buy Among UK adults UK adults sample size: 2195 Good idea 64% Bad idea 15% Don't ...

Regional housing concerns Regions with higher/ lower levels of concern with particular housing issues Northern Ireland: higher concern for negative equity (69% vs 45%) and being able to pay off the ...

7 Housing ladder broken at every step Almost three in four non-homeowners (74%), want to own their home but cannot afford to do so; equating to 7.5 million aspiring homeowner s 1. The main reasons ...

Regional differences Home factors that contribute to positive mental health that are more important to a particular region: Midlands: organised home East of England: garden, unique features, storage, ...

5% deposit mortgages can speed up first time buyers getting on the property ladder and home movers can get them too. But you’ll usually pay higher mortgage rates. We look at the pros and cons of 5% ...

Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI) has been retrofit installed in approximately 17 million homes across the UK, offering homeowners improved energy efficiency and lower heating costs. However, in recent ...

Getting an offer on your house is brilliant news. But should you accept the first offer you get? Should the type of buyer matter? And how can you secure the best price? Here’s how to weigh it all up, ...