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 ...

Indemnity insurance covers legal costs and potential damages in lawsuits. It primarily protects professionals from financial loss due to negligence, errors, or omissions in their work. But it’s also ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is selling a Help to Buy property more difficult? Selling a Help to Buy property is more complex than a straightforward home sale because you’ll need to pay back the equity loan you borrowed to buy it ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...