Rebecca Gamble, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Rebecca Gamble

Consumer Journalist

Rebecca Gamble is a highly-experienced former national newspaper news reporter, who is now a magazine and web journalist specialising in personal finance, property and consumer issues. Now freelance after holding senior in-house positions, Rebecca has edited Woman’s Own’s consumer column Money Matters for several years and undertakes commissions from a wide range of publications including Woman magazine. Previous publications include Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, the Daily Express and a number of women’s magazines.

Proposed new property tax: Will you have to pay more?

A radical overhaul of the way property is taxed is being considered by the Treasury, according to reports. These proposed changes include: Here’s what we know so far… 1. Replacing stamp duty with a national property tax Stamp duty is currently paid when a property is bought. Those buying homes for less than £125,000 do […]

Critical Illness Cover

KEY INFORMATION Critical illness cover: At a glance What is critical illness cover? Critical illness cover is a type of insurance that pays out a tax-free lump sum if you’re diagnosed with a serious medical condition listed in your policy. Being diagnosed with a critical illness can have a major impact on your finances. You […]

Single person mortgage guide: How to buy a house on your own

Can I get a mortgage on my own? Yes, you can get a mortgage on your own. The key difference compared to if you’re buying with someone else is that your borrowing power is based on one income, not two. This can affect: Read on for more on these. But single person mortgages are not […]

Helping Hand mortgage boost for first time buyers

Around 10,000 more first time buyers will be able to borrow up to 6 times their salary on a mortgage, due to changes lender Nationwide has made to its Helping Hand mortgage. First time buyers earning at least £30,000 can now apply for the mortgage, down from the previous minimum threshold of £35,000. While joint […]

How long does an EPC last?

How long does an EPC last in the UK? An EPC lasts for 10 years. You only need a new Energy Performance Certificate if you’re selling or letting a property after your current EPC expires. You may choose to get a new one sooner if you’ve made energy efficiency improvements and want to demonstrate to […]

Why are retirement flats not selling?

Why are retirement flats not selling? New retirement flats are an attractive proposition. A nice shiny new place to down-size to, with everything you need from like-minded neighbours, an on-call manager and possibly a range of facilities too. So why then are they so hard to sell on? This isn’t a new phenomena or a […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

Proposed new property tax: Will you have to pay more?

Critical Illness Cover

Single person mortgage guide: How to buy a house on your own

Helping Hand mortgage boost for first time buyers

How long does an EPC last?

Why are retirement flats not selling?

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