We were starting to panic the political parties had forgotten about housing and the issues faced by homeowners. But finally the 2019 general election manifestos are in and we've played spot the difference so you don't have to...
Monthly Archives: November 2019
House-hunters’ most popular search terms revealed
Garages, gardens and parking are the top three "must-haves" for house hunters in Britain. Find out what's trending in your area
How Christmas could ruin your house-buying prospects
We look at the try before you buy and other credit options that are out to tempt you this Christmas and how they could scupper your plans for buying a home
Should I take my house off the market in December?
As we hurtle towards Christmas, is it just a waste of everyone's time trying to sell your house in December? Should you take your house off the market in December and start fresh next year? We look at the pros and cons
Parents spend £5,300 on kids’ bedrooms
A new survey reveals what parents spend most time and effort on when preparing the nursery, the most popular trends and how the spending doesn't stop there.
Flood warnings continue impacting homeowners across country
With heavy rain and flood warnings across the country continuing this week, check if your property is at risk of flooding, sign up to alerts and read what you should do if affected
No homes built under Government Starter Homes Initiative
A programme welcomed by first time buyers to build 60,000 discounted starter homes for first-time buyers has not delivered a single one, four years after it was launched with a £2.3 billion commitment. The scheme had public support, so why not and where did the money go?
First time buyers could cash in as mortgage rates continue to fall
As retailers turn to mid-season sales, lenders are also pushing to hit year-end targets and attract new customers. So if you're a first time buyer you could get a really good deal now on a mortgage.