Katherine Binns, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Katherine Binns

Director, Research

Katherine has over 25 years experience running research programmes for a wide range of clients. Now, she leads all research reports including the Homeowner Survey, a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting UK homeowners, the results of which are picked up by media outlets up and down the country, informing government policy and our campaigns. Katherine is also responsible for our monthly House Price Watch and partnerships.

Financial Health Check: Most UK homeowners haven’t reviewed their finances in the past year

Most homeowners haven’t carried out a financial health check in the past year, reviewing their finances – and nine in ten haven’t discussed what happens if they couldn’t work The financial blind spots The insights highlight how rarely homeowners take stock of their wider financial position. In the last 12 months, almost nine in ten […]

House Price Index Feb 2026

What’s happening nationally House prices are up on average +0.1% this month and +1.2% in the past year. House prices have increased slightly over the past month, +0.1% on average across the indices. Land Registry reporting January figures noted a fall of -0.3%, Nationwide +0.3% in February, Halifax +0.3% in February and Rightmove reports no […]

74% say it’s too expensive to move – Britain’s Housing Market is at a Standstill

Our latest research reveals what is really happening in Britain’s housing market. High costs remain the biggest barrier to moving home in the UK, with nearly three-quarters (74%) of homeowners citing financial pressures such as mortgage rates, deposit requirements and stamp duty. When asked what would make it easier to move home: Affordability is the key […]

Income Protection gaps in understanding leave millions of homeowners financially exposed

Our latest research in partnership LifeSearch reveals widespread gaps in financial understanding of income protection, with many homeowners unclear about how they would cope financially if illness or injury stopped them from working. The research highlights significant gaps in understanding around income protection – an insurance policy sometimes described as ‘personal sick pay’ because it […]

House Price Index Mar 2026

What’s happening nationally House prices are up on average +0.2% this month and +1.4% in the past year. House prices have increased slightly over the past month,+0.2% on average across the indices. Land Registry reporting February figures +0.1%, Nationwide +0.9% in March, Halifax -0.5% in March and Rightmove +0.8% rise in asking prices. Rightmove isn’t […]

House Price Index Jan 2026

What’s happening nationally House prices are up on average +0.1% this month and +1.5% in the past year. House prices have increased slightly over the past month +0.1% on average across the indices. Land Registry reporting December figures noted a fall of -0.7%, Nationwide +0.3% in January, Halifax +0.7% in January and Rightmove reporting January […]

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Katherine Binns

Latest Articles by Katherine

Financial Health Check: Most UK homeowners haven’t reviewed their finances in the past year

House Price Index Feb 2026

74% say it’s too expensive to move – Britain’s Housing Market is at a Standstill

Income Protection gaps in understanding leave millions of homeowners financially exposed

House Price Index Mar 2026

House Price Index Jan 2026

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