I own a home

1 Money and mortgage matters

• Remortgaging
• Mortgage holidays explained
• Mortgages for the over 55s
• Holiday let mortgages
• Offset mortgages explained
• Do I need life insurance?
• Retirement interest-only mortgages
• Should I downsize?
• Is equity release right for me?
• How to keep on top of inheritance tax
• How to avoid selling your house to pay for care
• What happens to my home when I get a divorce / separation?
• Should I pay off my mortgage?
• Seven ways to cut your monthly mortgage payments
• How to live mortgage free
• How to make money from your home
• Renting out your home as a holiday let
• Becoming an accidental landlord
• Make money from your home: renting out your spare room
• Do I need a solicitor when I remortgage?
• What can I do about negative equity?
• What should I do about my interest-only mortgage?
• Do I need an Independent Financial Adviser?
• Japanese Knotweed - how to spot it and deal with it
• 10 Truths of Household Budget Planning
• How to rent a property

2 New build homeowners

• How do I insure my new build home?
• How to fix problems in a new build home
• Do I need a snagging list for my new build home?
• New Home Warranties - what they do and don't cover
• Getting a snagging survey for your new build home

3 Home improvement guides

• How to carry out home repairs and improvements
• How to finance my home improvement project
• How to add value to your home
• Loft conversion: where do I start?
• Bathroom refurbishment: where do I start?
• Kitchen renovation: where do I start?
• Home extension: where do I start?
• Garage conversion: where do I start?
• Do I need a structural engineer?
• Building contracts: protect your money
• Restrictive Covenants - how they impact home improvements
• Real vs Artificial Grass
• Home Maintenance Checklist

4 Finding a tradesman, architect or structural engineer

• How to find the best tradesman for the job
• Find your tradesman with Checkatrade
• Got a tradesman? Check they are legitimate now
• What's the best way to find a tradesman online?
• Do I need an architect?
• How do I find an architect?
• Clever questions to ask the architect
• How do I work with an architect?
• Can I carry out a renovation project without an architect?
• Do I need a Structural Engineer
• Find a Structural Engineer

5 Planning permission & building regulations

• Do I need planning permission?
• Do I need Building Regulations?
• Do I need a Party Wall Agreement?
• What to do when a Planning Application is refused
• How to object to a Planning Application

6 Legal matters

• Should I extend my lease?
• Step by step guide to extending your lease
• Living in a leasehold new build house: what you need to know
• Should I buy the freehold?
• Step by step guide to buying a freehold
• Service charges and maintenance companies
• How should I deal with noisy neighbours?
• Do I need a Party Wall Agreement
• Compulsory Purchase Orders - what you need to know
• What is a blight notice?
• How to protect your property from fraud
• How to complain about your surveyor

7 Cutting your bills

• Get your heating working for you
• Step by step guide to energy switching
• Why switch with HomeOwners Alliance?
• How to choose an energy company when you switch
• Top 10 Energy Saving Tips
• Avoid energy price hikes
• How can I cut my gas bill?
• How can I reduce my water bills?
• How can I get a discount on my council tax?
• How to raise a complaint against your energy supplier
• 10 Truths of Household Budget Planning
• Should I downsize?
• The best broadband providers

8 Insurance

• Home Insurance Quotes
• How do I get the best insurance deal?
• Do I need life insurance?
• Do I need mortgage and income protection insurance?
• How do I make my home secure?
• How can I flood proof my home
• How do I insure my flat?