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.

£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 […]

London flat prices slump £19,000 in a year

KEY INFORMATION London flat prices slump – Key takeaways ‘High leasehold costs to blame’ Property experts have blamed the dip in prices on high leasehold costs, with average flat prices in England having fallen by 2.2%. Average service charges have soared to £2,800 a year in London, according to estate agency Hamptons’ figures reported in […]

HomeOwners Alliance CEO wins Property Commentator of the Year

HomeOwners Alliance CEO Paula Higgins has won the Property Commentator of the Year award at the 2026 British Conveyancing Awards. The award, sponsored by Groundsure, recognises individuals who share their insight and contribute to discourse around the property sector across news, print, video, social media, webinars and podcasts. As a trusted commentator, Paula is a […]

Council tax rises 2026: How much more will you pay?

All 153 top-tier local authorities in England – county councils, London boroughs, metropolitan boroughs and unitary authorities – have confirmed the percentage by which they are raising council tax from next month. How much can council tax rise by? Council tax increases explained Here is the full list of confirmed council tax rises for 2026/27 […]

Spring Statement 2026: When is it and what might be in it?

KEY INFORMATION Key takeaways – Spring statement 2026 When is the spring statement? What is the spring statement? In the spring statement, the chancellor will provide voters, markets, and investors with an updated view on the UK economy, based on the latest estimates from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). In November 2025, the OBR […]

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 […]

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Rebecca Gamble

Latest Articles by Rebecca

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

London flat prices slump £19,000 in a year

HomeOwners Alliance CEO wins Property Commentator of the Year

Council tax rises 2026: How much more will you pay?

Spring Statement 2026: When is it and what might be in it?

Do I need a survey on a leasehold flat?

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