Uncertainty surrounding potential November budget measures has muted the usual autumn bounce, with buyer demand, new listings, and agreed sales all down this month. This appears to be prompting a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sorting the switch over in your electricity and gas supply in good time can save you money and hassle. Here’s how to take over utilities when moving house. While you’ll want to take over the existing ...

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 ...

Firstly, you’ll need to choose the best estate agent. This part of the process typically takes 7-14 days and involves: Once you’ve chosen your estate agent, they’ll need to ensure the property has a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is equity release and who is suitable for? Equity release is a way of releasing money from the value of your home without having to move out or pay it back during your lifetime. If you are cash ...

What is a snagging list? A snagging list, or snagging survey, is an inspection of your new build home to identify any defects. Most new build snags are cosmetic, such as scratched windows, paint ...

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 ...