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Read our take on the latest developments of interest to homeowners and aspiring homeowners, with contributions from our staff, supporters and guest contributions.

You won’t agree with it all, but hopefully you’ll enjoy reading it. If you have any comments, please feel free to leave them.

The views expressed are those of the individual writers, and not necessarily those of the HomeOwners Alliance. We believe in the importance of free debate!

• May 15, 2013

  Home heating: what to consider before you buy

  Heating is really at the heart of your property's comfort, so make sure that when buying a property you have a reliable and efficient system – or the money for a brand new installation.

• May 1, 2013

  Estate agents fees – what to watch for

  Make sure you are in the strongest possible position to negotiate with estate agents by reading Jon Middleton's top tips

• April 24, 2013

  Living in a home without a parachute?

  Lucy Haughey of the Plan B Partnership explains how to ensure your home isn't repossessed

• April 15, 2013

  Conducting your own viewings – A Guide

  Sarah Male of Urban Sales and Lettings gives you a step-by-step guide to showing buyers round your home

• April 8, 2013

  Mates mortgages and other mortgage innovations

  Our mortgage expert David Hollingworth, explains the ins and outs of buying with a friend and other options for those struggling to raise the deposit and borrow enough

• March 27, 2013

  Time to bring estate agent fees out of the shadows

  Paula Higgins calls for estate agents to be upfront and transparent about their fees

• March 15, 2013

  Another small tragedy from the front lines of the housing crisis

  Getting on the ladder is an almost impossible dream for one person who has done everything right

• March 8, 2013

  Help for Stressed-Out First Time Buyers

  Angela Kerr explains what to look out for when buying your first home

• March 1, 2013

  “Give us Credit! We can handle a mortgage!”

  Lucy Haughey explains how first-time buyers can get hold of that elusive mortgage with tips on how to improve your credit rating

• February 21, 2013

  House prices: who can you trust?

  Edward Freeman outlines the differences between house price estimates

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