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.

Do I need a survey on a leasehold flat?

KEY INFORMATION Do I need a survey on a leasehold flat: At a glance Yes it’s highly recommended. But it isn’t a legal requirement. Do you need a survey on a leasehold flat? Yes, it’s highly recommended. Some buyers assume a survey isn’t necessary when purchasing a leasehold flat. But skipping the survey when you’re […]

My First Mortgage: New 98% mortgage available for first time buyers

KEY INFORMATION My First Mortgage: summarised Here’s the key information about Santander’s new My First Mortgage: A new mortgage has been launched by Santander allowing first time buyers to buy a home with just a 2% deposit – as long as that deposit is at least £10,000. My First Mortgage is available as a 5 […]

House price crash 2026: A risk or reality?

KEY INFORMATION House Price Crash 2026 Summary House price crash in London: latest news The average price of a flat in London has fallen by more than 7% since the start of 2023, according to This is Money. However, some areas have seen much sharper falls in that period: Plus, there’s an added risk for […]

Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for landlords

KEY INFORMATION Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Latest The Renters’ Rights Bill achieved Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 making it law. There will now be work to get any secondary legislation affected by the Act changed, and amendments to any necessary regulations. We are awaiting a timeline for when the reforms will take effect. Renters’ […]

Fixed rate mortgages: pros & cons, latest rates and how to apply

KEY INFORMATION Fixed rate mortgages – summarised Here’s an overview of what fixed rate mortgages are & how they work: What is a fixed rate mortgage? A fixed rate mortgage is a home loan where the interest rate and monthly payments stay the same for a set period, usually 2, 3, 5 or 10 years. […]

Exact day to switch on central heating

An energy expert claims he has calculated the exact day you should switch on your central heating this Autumn – Monday October 13. Les Roberts, business energy expert at Bionic, said: “Forecasts show temperatures dipping to 15 degrees from October 13, aligning with NHS guidance that homes should be heated when outdoor temperatures fall below this […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

Do I need a survey on a leasehold flat?

My First Mortgage: New 98% mortgage available for first time buyers

House price crash 2026: A risk or reality?

Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for landlords

Fixed rate mortgages: pros & cons, latest rates and how to apply

Exact day to switch on central heating

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