As homeowners continue to suffer from poor quality new builds across the UK, we look at recent TV coverage for one of our members
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Remortgage and save £4,000 a year
In this week’s mortgage round-up we look at remortgaging could save you £4,000. We also reveal why 2019 is the year first-time homeowners should get a new mortgage and how low-deposit mortgages are booming.
Accidental landlords ‘have less than a year to sell up before facing new tax bills’
More than half a million ‘accidental landlords’ will need to sell their properties before next April or be hit with new taxes.
How your home can help fight climate change
The combination of Earth Day and David Attenborough’s powerful new documentary Climate Change – The Facts has got many of us thinking about the environment. Consumer Journalist Ruth Jackson looks at how you can make changes in your home that will help the world.
Half of home-buyers would consider a 40-year mortgage
Half of home-buyers would consider a 40-year mortgage to keep monthly repayments affordable and get onto the property ladder sooner. But there are some big catches...
15 ways to cut the cost of moving home
In amongst the costs involved in buying property the cost of moving can often be overlooked. But, moving costs can add up to over £1,000. Here are 15 ways to cut the cost of moving home.
What to do if a building project goes wrong
Mention builders amongst your friends and you will no doubt hear a couple of horror stories. From works that took months longer than planned to dodgy work that had to be corrected everyone has a story or has heard one. Here’s what you can do if you run into problems with your building project.
“House builders won’t deliver quality unless we hold back cash”
That's what almost 9 in 10 (88%) of new build homeowners and three-quarters (76%) of UK adults are saying according to our latest study to measure support for the introduction of a ‘snagging retention’ system - where buyers withhold funds to house builders until they rectify any faults.
Bring light into your loft conversion
A loft conversion is a great way to add more space and value to your home. But how do you make sure you get enough light in? We've asked Velux to tell us about their latest products to create a bright and light loft space.
10 ways to settle into your new neighbourhood
Moving to a new area can feel isolating but there are lots of things you can do to settle into your new neighbourhood and become a part of the local community.
Buyers feel forced into using estate agents’ in-house brokers, report warns
Pressure selling by estate agents hit the headlines again this week. We look at the latest data, changes afoot, and what you can do if you feel under pressure to use the agent's in-house mortgage broker - or risk losing out on that house.