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 ...

What is the mansion tax, who will pay it and how will it work in practice? We’ve asked an expert to explain how the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will operate, how much it will cost, and how ...

How much do house extensions cost? The average cost of a standard 20m² single-storey house extension is £48,000 (+VAT). But house extension costs can vary significantly due to a number of factors, so ...

The crisis is hitting first-time buyers hardest. Aspiration to own has fallen to its lowest level in over a decade, with just 64% of non-homeowners saying they want to buy – down from 71% last year.

Too many homeowners are being let down by unqualified or cowboy builders. This has been going on too long. We're calling for a mandatory licensing scheme to protect consumers and raise standards in ...

New retirement flats are an attractive proposition. A nice shiny new place to down-size to, with everything you need from like-minded neighbours, an on-call manager and possibly a range of facilities ...

Our recent HomeOwners Alliance research found that one in five UK homeowners (19%) considered moving in the past two years but decided not to go ahead. And it’s not just one thing stopping people from ...

Our latest research poll of the fastest rising housing concerns for Brits over the last 10 years and the top concerns this year. May 19, 2025 We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 ...

Millions of UK mortgage holders could be living without any financial safety net, with no income protection in place to keep up with their mortgage payments if they were to suddenly experience a loss ...

Cavity wall insulation has been retrofit installed in approximately 17 million homes across the UK, but there’s growing concerns for homeowners that are facing the consequences of incorrect ...

We’ve analysed the latest average house price data across the UK to help you find the cheapest place to buy a house. It’s harder than ever for first time buyers in today’s housing market: ever ...

We all know the kitchen is the heart of every home. And as such it sees a lot of action and can quickly tire. So we've asked the interior design experts at our partners My Bespoke Room to give us ...