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.

Latest Articles by Angela

housing concerns

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 […]
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licensed builders

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 […]
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no financial safety net

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, […]
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buy to let first time buyer

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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buying a house calculator

Cost of Buying a House Calculator

Cost of buying a house calculator When you’re buying a house, there are lots of extra costs you’ll need to pay for such as survey fees, conveyancing and stamp duty. Our cost of buying a house calculator estimates instantly how much these are likely to cost you. Cost of Buying a House Calculator Cost of […]
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spray foam insulation mortgage problems

Government urged to tackle spray foam insulation mortgage problems

The HomeOwners Alliance has joined forces with national trade body Property Care Association to call for action on spray foam insulation problems. Currently around 250,000 UK homes have spray foam insulation – it’s a product that has been promoted by the government as one of the energy efficient home improvements that are VAT-free, as a way of […]
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