Angela Kerr, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Angela Kerr

Director, Editor

Angela Kerr has 15 years experience in central government, working on a range of areas from European environment negotiations to leading a review of Building Control. As editor at the HomeOwners Alliance, Angela wants to empower readers with information and expert insight so they can confidently engage the professionals, save money and have a more fulfilling home owning experience. She has contributed to a number of publications from The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Evening Standard, Ideal Home and Grand Designs, discussing everything from The Right to Buy reforms to whether to sell at Christmas.

6.5 million UK homeowners have regrets about the home they bought

More than a third (37%) of UK homeowners say they regret aspects of the home they bought, or would make different decisions if buying again. But the number is even more striking among younger homeowners: nearly two-thirds (63%) of those aged 18 – 34 express regrets about their property purchase. Top regrets among younger buyers […]

Stamp duty, stress & house prices: why homeowners aren’t moving

Our recent HomeOwners Alliance research found that one in five UK homeowners (19%) considered moving in the past two years but decided not to go ahead. And it’s not just one thing stopping people from moving but rather a cumulative burden of overwhelming costs – not least stamp duty – stress and unsuitable housing options. Amongst this […]

Dream to Disaster: 10 years on, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 years, and can reveal that issues that were significant back in 2015 continue to plague the market today in 2025. While traditional housing problems like affordability and availability persist, concerns around the leasehold system, stamp duty, and the buying and selling process have risen fastest […]

Almost Half of UK Adults Wrongly Believe Builders Are Licensed

A new survey by the HomeOwners Alliance and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) uncovers a widespread misconception where nearly half of UK adults believe builders are legally licensed, when in fact no licensing requirements currently exists. The lack of regulation means there are no legal safeguards to ensure builders meet basic standards, contributing to widespread […]

Bricks But No Backup: 2.3 million UK mortgage holders have no financial safety net

Millions of UK mortgage holders could be living without any financial safety net, with no income protection in place to keep up with their mortgage payments if they were to suddenly experience a loss of income, new research from LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance reveals. The research, which surveyed over 500 mortgage holders in the UK, […]

Buy to Let for first time buyers explained

What is a Buy to Let first time buyer? Can a first time buyer get a Buy to Let mortgage? Yes, first time buyers can get a Buy to Let mortgage. However, it can be more tricky as many lenders won’t offer Buy to Let first time buyer mortgages. And for a lender to offer […]

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Angela Kerr

Latest Articles by Angela

6.5 million UK homeowners have regrets about the home they bought

Stamp duty, stress & house prices: why homeowners aren’t moving

Dream to Disaster: 10 years on, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Almost Half of UK Adults Wrongly Believe Builders Are Licensed

Bricks But No Backup: 2.3 million UK mortgage holders have no financial safety net

Buy to Let for first time buyers explained

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