“House builders won’t deliver quality unless we hold back cash”

1 Comment April 5, 2019

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

0 Comments April 4, 2019

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.

In The News This Week

0 Comments April 4, 2019

Consumer journalist Rebecca Gamble has waded through all the April Fools "news" to bring you the top stories homeowners, home buyers and sellers need to know about from across this week's news outlets....

Buyers feel forced into using estate agents’ in-house brokers, report warns

0 Comments April 3, 2019

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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.

The number of new-build homeowners who wouldn’t buy from the same builder again almost doubles in a year

2 Comments March 27, 2019

And government gives house builders wanting to use Help to Buy a warning - but will that that deliver quality housing?

32 million people think Britain’s homes are not “fit for purpose”

5 Comments March 25, 2019

In this year's HomeOwners Survey, concerns about the quality of Britain’s housing stock and our outdated leasehold system have soared faster than at any point since 2014. We take a look at worries UK housing isn't fit for purpose - and other issues keeping us all awake at night....

Why are some sellers being hit with two bills for selling one house?

0 Comments March 13, 2019

As consumers continue to get stung by estate agent claims for double commission, we look at recent coverage for our members, and changes in estate agent guidance that should see consumers put first

Make money while you’re on holiday this Easter

0 Comments March 7, 2019

Could Airbnb work for you?

Make money from your home in 2019

0 Comments January 17, 2019

Christmas was expensive and there's another two weeks until pay day. Being on the back foot with our finances so early in the year isn't where we want to be! So we've turned to Airbnb to see how renting out our homes might help us make some much needed additional income.

What you need to know before you buy a home on a new housing estate

2 Comments November 29, 2018

If you are buying a home on an estate for the first time and it was built within the last 15 years or so, you may not be aware that you need to know if an estate charge applies. We have invited campaign group HorNet to tell us what this is and why it matters!

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