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.

Your First Home Scheme: government announces new help for first-time buyers

The government has announced a new scheme, called Your First Home, which it says will help more first-time buyers in England get onto the property ladder. The announcement, made on Saturday 26 September, is an early indication of what is to come in the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 28 October. It is not yet a […]

Family Springboard mortgages explained

A family springboard mortgage can let a first-time buyer purchase a home with little or no deposit by using a family member’s savings as security instead. Family springboard mortgages: at a glance Jump to: How family springboard mortgages work | Benefits | Risks | No-deposit alternatives What are family springboard mortgages? Family springboard […]

Lenders to contact 1.6 million homeowners facing higher mortgage costs amid Middle East conflict

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “In uncertain times, people need clear reassurance and practical help. That’s why I’ve brought the biggest lenders together to step up support and make sure anyone who is worried can access the Mortgage Charter options quickly, without their credit score being affected.” Mortgage rates continue to rise The news may offer […]

Mortgage Myths Debunked

Millions of would-be first time buyers are being held back by widespread confusion about mortgages, according to new research from the HomeOwners Alliance. Key findings among aspiring homeowners: The findings suggest many would-be buyers are ruling out getting on the property ladder because of assumptions about the mortgage process that may not reflect how the […]

Why Most Home Sellers Lose £25,000 – And How to Make Sure You Don’t!

Selling your home is supposed to be exciting. A fresh start. The next chapter. But for most UK sellers, it ends with frustration, and a painful hit to the wallet. On a typical £300,000 home, sellers routinely lose £15,000–£25,000 of their own equity. Not because buyers won’t pay the right price. But because the way […]

Best mortgage rates

Best mortgage rates: at a glance Voted Best Comparison Site for Mortgages We’re delighted to have won Best Comparison Site for Mortgages at the what MORTGAGE Awards 2026, voted for by you. Current best mortgage rates (Purchase) Buying a house? Here are the current best mortgage rates for 2 and 5 year fixed […]

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Angela Kerr

Latest Articles by Angela

Your First Home Scheme: government announces new help for first-time buyers

Family Springboard mortgages explained

Lenders to contact 1.6 million homeowners facing higher mortgage costs amid Middle East conflict

Mortgage Myths Debunked

Why Most Home Sellers Lose £25,000 – And How to Make Sure You Don’t!

Best mortgage rates

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