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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is now a good time to buy a house?

Is now a good time to buy a house? Yes, it’s a good time to buy a house if you can afford it and you buy a home you plan to live in for several years. House prices are expected to gently trend higher in 2025, so if you buy now it may be cheaper […]

Best Mortgage Lenders

Best Mortgage Lenders April 2025 Finding the best mortgage lender and deal for you is essential. This is because taking out a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. Here’s our roundup of a selection of UK mortgage providers along with the pros and cons of each. There are […]

Tax when buying a house: what you’ll need to pay

KEY INFORMATION Tax when buying a house summarised What tax do you need to pay when buying a house? The tax you’ll pay to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) when buying a house is called Stamp Duty Land Tax. How much you’ll have to pay depends on: Use our calculator to find out instantly […]

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Angela Kerr

Latest Articles by Angela

Buy to Let for first time buyers explained

Cost of Buying a House Calculator

Government urged to tackle spray foam insulation mortgage problems

Is now a good time to buy a house?

Best Mortgage Lenders

Tax when buying a house: what you’ll need to pay

Other Authors

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Angela Kerr

Latest Articles by Angela

Buy to Let for first time buyers explained

Cost of Buying a House Calculator

Government urged to tackle spray foam insulation mortgage problems

Is now a good time to buy a house?

Best Mortgage Lenders

Tax when buying a house: what you’ll need to pay

Other Authors

Expert Contributors

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