When you apply for a mortgage your lender will commission a mortgage valuation, often referred to as a mortgage valuation survey, to assess whether the house is worth what you’re planning to pay for ...

Are you buying or do you own a leasehold flat or house? Then you need to be aware of the different on-going leasehold charges. Our handy guide sets out the questions you need to ask if you are buying ...

Getting a mortgage on a leasehold property can be more difficult, depending on the length of the lease and what’s in the smallprint – but it varies by lender. We explain how to get a mortgage on a ...

The insights highlight how rarely homeowners take stock of their wider financial position. In the last 12 months, almost nine in ten (86%) homeowners have not reviewed their mortgage statement and ...

If you're buying a house you'll need to budget for solicitor fees: the average cost in the UK is £1,474. But by following our tips, you could save hundreds of pounds. A solicitor looks after the legal ...

The way we own property will change in the future: new leasehold flats are set to be banned and replaced by ‘commonhold’ under proposals set out in the 2026 draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

Homebuyer surveys, also known as a RICS Home Survey Level 2 or Homebuyers Report, are the most popular survey buyers commission when purchasing a property. We look at whether homebuyer surveys are ...

Investing in property can be a lucrative way to generate an income plus you may benefit from substantial increases to its value overtime too. But how much does it cost? What are the different ways of ...

Remortgaging when your current deal ends could save you thousands of pounds a year. But should you fix? And for how long? What if your house value has increased? And when and how do you get the best ...

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will overhaul the private rented sector in England. It will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, make all assured tenancies periodic, and introduce ...

What are bad credit mortgages? Bad credit mortgages are aimed at borrowers with a poor credit history and rating. Some lenders specialise in offering these mortgages although they typically have ...

What is an offset mortgage? An offset mortgage is a type of mortgage that allows you to reduce the amount of interest you pay by ‘offsetting’ your savings against your mortgage balance. The mortgage ...