What are the benefits of life insurance? Financial protection for your loved ones: If you’re no longer around, it could mean your family being able to afford to stay in the family home. Peace of mind: ...

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 ...

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Too long! Selling a home takes an average of 5 months. But it can take much longer, especially if you’re in a chain. It takes 8 weeks to get a sale agreed on average. But this timescale depends on how ...

We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 years, and can reveal that issues that were significant back in 2015 continue to plague the market today in 2025. While traditional housing ...

What to consider when choosing a surveyor . Once you’ve got your shortlist, here’s how to find a surveyor that’s best for you. Local knowledge is key: When you want to find a surveyor to carry out ...

Snagging list example. You can see a snagging list example here from New Build Inspections and an example of a PCI here, complete with photographs of the range of issues identified.. How long is the ...

According to our latest research, 1 in 3 home buyers who invested in a house survey managed to save money. For 30% of buyers, getting a survey allowed them to take action before buying. Our report ...

What are local authority searches – also known as property searches? Local authority searches are an essential part of the home buying and conveyancing process.The information they reveal can be used ...

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 ...

What is gazundering? We’re all well aware of the dreaded act of gazumping, whereby a home seller accepts a better offer on their home despite already having sold it to someone else (subject to ...

Could you face a ‘new town tax’? At HomeOwners Alliance we worked with the Sunday Times to expose the issue that while getting rid of a management company would be welcomed by many residents of new ...