Sarah Potter, Author At HomeOwners Alliance

Sarah Potter

Head of Marketing

Sarah Potter our Head of Marketing is responsible for bringing our readers ticket offers to all their favourite homes and garden shows and our weekly newsletter. She also brings our readers details of the latest companies, tech and deals relevant to homeowners through sponsored articles. If you’re interested in marketing on our site please contact sarah@hoa.org.uk to request a media pack or just have a chat.

HomeOwners Survey 2025: 10 Years On, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Our ninth annual HomeOwners Survey, sponsored by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and LifeSearch, reveals how the housing crisis has deepened since 2015. From the challenges facing “generation rent” to rising barriers to moving, the risks of unprotected mortgages, and the push for better protection against cowboy builders, the findings make sobering reading. Housing […]

Busiest Day to Move House in the UK 2025 Revealed

The busiest day to move house in 2025 is set to be Friday 29th August with four times more households than average planning to move that day. 22,386 moves are expected on this date, making it the busiest day for removal companies. But, home movers wanting a smooth move may want to avoid peak times. […]

Ideal Home Show free tickets 2025

Grab yourself some Ideal Home Show free tickets for this year's Christmas show taking place at London’s Olympia from 26th - 30th November 2025

Cake and Bake Show Free Tickets

Get free tickets to The Cake & Bake Show, opening its doors for five fun-filled days, from 26 November – 30 November at Olympia Events, London.

Leaseholders Shut Out of Decisions They Pay For, Report Finds

A new report from the government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) exposes serious problems with how landlords consult leaseholders on major works – and the costly consequences for residents. The advisory body LEASE, which provides trusted, independent support to leaseholders and park homeowners, today launches its first Insight Report, highlighting leaseholders’ challenges with Section 20 consultations […]

HomeOwners Alliance Shortlisted in First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards

Here at the HomeOwners Alliance we are proud of what we have achieved. In the last 12 years, we’ve helped more than 650,000 first time buyers and home movers navigate their property journey. We pride ourselves on being bold and honest and we believe that knowledge empowers first time buyers. Our mission is to make […]

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Sarah Potter

Latest Articles by Sarah

HomeOwners Survey 2025: 10 Years On, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Busiest Day to Move House in the UK 2025 Revealed

Ideal Home Show free tickets 2025

Cake and Bake Show Free Tickets

Leaseholders Shut Out of Decisions They Pay For, Report Finds

HomeOwners Alliance Shortlisted in First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards

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