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.

Renters’ Rights Bill: What it means for landlords

KEY INFORMATION Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 summarised The Renters’ Rights Bill, which is in its final stages before becoming law, aims to overhaul the private rental sector: Renters’ Rights Bill latest news The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently working its way through parliament and experts predict it will get Royal Assent in late October 2025 […]

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 […]

House extension costs: Breakdown by size & type

How much do house extensions cost? The average cost of a standard 20m² single-storey house extension is £48,000 (+VAT). But house extension costs can vary significantly due to a number of factors, so you may pay much less – or more – than this. Key information House Extension Costs at a Glance (UK 2025) What […]

End of mortgage term: What happens?

KEY INFORMATION End of mortgage term: What happens? Repayment mortgage terms ends: What happens? When you come to the end of your repayment mortgage term, often 25, 30 or 35 years, you will usually have paid off your mortgage and own your home outright. End of interest-only mortgage: What happens When you take out an […]

Lender bans ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ buyers from new £5k deposit mortgage

Newcastle Building Society has launched a new mortgage designed to help first time buyers get on the property ladder with a small deposit. So while this will lock out the many first time buyers who rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad, it will be welcomed by many buyers who don’t have financial support […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

Renters’ Rights Bill: What it means for landlords

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

Exact day to switch on central heating

House extension costs: Breakdown by size & type

End of mortgage term: What happens?

Lender bans ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ buyers from new £5k deposit mortgage

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