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 spray foam roof insulation? As we warm our homes, most heat is lost through our walls, windows and roofs. So it makes sense to stop heat escaping, to improve energy efficiency and spend less ...

What is a buying agent? Buying agents are estate agents but they act solely in the interests of the buyer. A buying agent’s job is to find their client the property that best fits what they are ...

If you want to get on the property ladder, one of the first questions you’ll need to know the answer to is 'How much deposit do I need to buy a house?' We look at why a bigger deposit is better, the ...

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 ...

How much a house survey costs can vary hugely depending on the type of survey you get. We look at how much different types of surveys can cost, why the costs vary, what you get for your money and how ...

Buying or selling a home is a lengthy process with a number of different people and professionals involved. This means there are lots of things that can go wrong and cause a sale to fall through. The ...

Build to Rent are new build developments designed specifically for renting. They come with longer tenancies, a dedicated on-site manager and purpose built communal spaces, as well as a premium price ...

Mortgage fees are the extra charges you need to budget for when you take out a home loan. These extra fees have been steadily rising in recent years and are now at the highest level in they’ve been ...

What is staircasing your shared ownership property? Staircasing your shared ownership property refers to the process of buying additional shares in your property. This increases your ownership ...

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 ...

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 ...