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.

UK house price crash 2026: A risk or reality?

House Price Crash 2026 Summary Could the UK housing market crash in 2026? While there isn’t a set definition of a house price crash, it generally means a sudden and significant drop in house prices in a particular market or region. Many experts would describe a fall of 15%-20% or more over a […]

One million more homeowners face higher mortgage payments after mortgage rates rise

Mortgage payment hikes: at a glance More than one million extra homeowners are now expected to face higher mortgage payments by the end of 2028 after mortgage rates increased following the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Bank of England. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Bank says more than […]

New First Time Buyer ISA to be launched in savings overhaul

Lifetime ISAs will be scrapped and a brand new First Time Buyer ISA will be launched to help first time buyers, under plans announced by the government. The First Time Buyer ISA will replace the existing Lifetime ISA (LISA), which the government has admitted is “not working well” for many first-time buyers, under proposals in […]

Andy Burnham’s Potential Policies: What they could mean for homeowners

Andy Burnham’s Potential Policies: What Could They Mean For You? What has Andy Burnham proposed? Andy Burnham has previously backed reforming council tax and replacing stamp duty with a different property tax model. However, since becoming Prime Minister, he has ruled out scrapping the two taxes and replacing them with a single annual […]

UK home buying reforms ‘to save buyers £100s and cut purchase time by a month’

UK home buying and selling reforms at a glance How the reforms will work Under the home buying and selling reforms, ‘sales packs’ that provide key information will have to be provided by sellers and estate agents when a property is listed. These packs would include comprehensive property information, including: The aim is […]

£5k deposit mortgages: Lloyds launches new first time buyer deal

The best mortgage depends on your personal circumstances. The award-winning expert advisers at Mortgage Advice Bureau will find the right mortgage for you. How does the £5k deposit mortgage work? Here’s how this £5k deposit mortgage works: You can’t get this mortgage if: Applicants will need to pass strict affordability and credit checks, and the […]