34 articles in this category
PROPERTYThe Bank of England had been steadily cutting interest rates through 2025, fixed mortgage rates were edging downward, and most forecasters were pencilling in at least two more…
7 Jun 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYThe truth is, you don't have to fix everything to make your home appealing to potential buyers. In this article, we'll discuss What Not To Fix When Selling…
3 Mar 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYBuyers regularly discover significant additional costs at various stages of the purchase process, and being unprepared for them can derail otherwise well-planned transactions.
31 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYLeasehold is a genuinely important distinction to understand before buying property in the UK — particularly for flats, where almost all properties are leasehold. Discovering a lease has…
28 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYWhen you take out a fixed-rate mortgage, you agree to pay a specified interest rate for the fixed term. During this period, your monthly payment cannot change —…
24 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYThe deposit question is more complex than "how much do I need to get a mortgage?" — the amount you save determines not just whether you can buy,…
21 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYShared Ownership is one of the most misunderstood housing schemes in the UK. The name implies living with someone else, but that's not what it means. You live…
17 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYThe renting vs buying question is emotionally charged in the UK in a way it isn't in most European countries, where renting indefinitely is culturally normalised. Here, homeownership…
14 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYStamp Duty surprises more first-time buyers than almost any other property cost. You've saved your deposit, secured your mortgage, and then discover there's another four-figure bill due at…
11 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
PROPERTYSaving for a house deposit is the largest short-to-medium-term financial goal most people will have. It's also more achievable than it feels if you approach it with the…
7 Jan 2026 · PROPERTY
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