Thinking of buying a bungalow? Learn the pros, cons, costs, common problems and what to look for. Includes our research on ...

Yes. If you want or need to sell your house now, you should. People always need to move home for a myriad of personal reasons regardless of what’s happening in the housing market. These include: ...

Who arranges a house survey? The buyer typically organises a house survey and pays for it. The survey will be carried out by a surveyor who will tell you the state of repair the house is in and ...

So what is the cost of selling a house in 2025? We set out what to expect in terms of estate agent fees, legal fees and other costs involved in the sale of your property. Angela Kerr Director, Editor ...

We are calling to “Bring Back the Bungalow” as our latest research highlights the lack of choice available to those wishing to downsize or retire. The data shows that 1.2million have abandoned their ...

When do you need a party wall notice or party wall agreement (technically called a party wall award)? Our guide gives you all the answers you need to obtain the correct permissions to carry out your ...

What is an EWS1 form? In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster new fire safety regulations were brought in for cladding on residential buildings. To ensure external wall systems (EWS) were ...

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 ...

The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a ‘public conversation’ on the future of the mortgage market, aiming to boost homeownership and support growth. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ...

Taking care of your home requires regular maintenance. Keep on top of things with our home maintenance checklist, handily set out according to the seasons. Angela Kerr Director, Editor This may not be ...

Heat pumps can be expensive to install, even with the help of government grants. We look at how much you should expect to pay for one, as well as the cost of running a heat pump to help you weigh up ...

Selling a probate house can be a complex process. Here’s the basics but read on for more detailed information on how the process works. No. The people named in the will as beneficiaries have the right ...