HomeOwners Alliance News

Homeowners looking to sell by Christmas need to act fast and get their property on the market by Thursday 23rd October to maximise their chances of a sale by the last Friday before the festive season.

Plans to speed up house sales ‘will save first time buyers £710’ and make property sales more likely to complete. We look at how the proposed UK home buying and selling reforms could work.

When to switch on central heating is a common argument in households up and down the country. But one expert says he’s got the right date marked on the calendar…

Our latest research reveals that 1.2 million UK homeowners aged 55 and over have put plans to move on hold in the past two years, despite initially considering a move.

Newcastle Building Society has launched a new £5,000 deposit mortgage for first time buyers. But the catch is that it’s only for people who have saved the deposit themselves. We look at what’s happening…

There’s a lot of speculation over chancellor Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax changes that may be in the pipeline. We take a look at what’s proposed and how much it could cost you.

After using the summer to publicly brainstorm property tax changes, we had hoped the Party Conference would be a chance for the Chancellor to rule out further tax rises for homeowners, and get the housing market back on a level footing. But that hasn’t been the case. Here’s what’s been said and what the property tax proposals could mean for you.

29th August 2025 is set to be the UK’s busiest day to move house, with over 22,000 moves expected. So if you’re moving, find out why you could avoid delays and save money by avoiding this date.

The Ideal Home Show Christmas returns on 26 -30th November at Olympia Events, London and we’re offering you a limited amount of free online tickets for weekdays and discounted weekend tickets to offer HomeOwners Alliance customers. Hurry, the free tickets are on a first come first served basis!

This year’s edition of The Cake & Bake Show is taking place 27 November – 1 December at Olympia Events, London. And you can get free tickets. Here’s how.

More first time buyers can now borrow up to 6 times their salary due to changes to Nationwide’s Helping Hand mortgage. We take a look at what’s changed and if you could benefit…

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a discussion paper on the potential benefits and risks of changing mortgage rules.

Our latest research reveals that 37% of UK homeowners have regrets about the home they purchased – rising to 63% among younger buyers. Find out why…

More than 800,000 homeowners shelved moving plans because of stamp duty. But it’s not the only thing stopping Brits from moving.

Our latest research poll of the fastest rising housing concerns for Brits over the last 10 years and the top concerns this year.

The newly-launched Delayed Start Mortgage allows first time buyers to put off their first three mortgage payments, but what’s the catch? We take a look.

Donald Trump’s global trade war is causing economic turmoil but it’s actually good news for UK mortgage rates. Here’s why.

Our latest research with the Federation of Master Builders shows there is a widespread misconception that builders are licensed, have insurance to cover accidental damage and should be registered with a regulatory or government body. Which begs the question: why aren’t they?

Our latest research with Lifesearch reveals millions of UK mortgage holders could be living without any financial safety net

More than 1 in 3 Brits Expect Mortgage Rates to Rise in the next 12 months, 2025 HomeOwners Alliance Survey Finds.

Affordable Art Fair are giving you the chance to enjoy their Autumn show from 15 – 19 October at Battersea Park, London with an exclusive offer. Discover over 110 top exhibiting galleries and find the perfect new artwork for your home! Get £5 off tickets now.

We’ve got a great Gardener’s World Live Discount Code -offering you 15% off tickets – and the chance to win free tickets. The show takes place 12 – 15 June 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham

When it comes to moving house, staying on top of your money and admin can feel overwhelming. The free HMRC app is packed with features that are helpful for home movers. Here’s how this handy tool can simplify your move and keep important tax information at your fingertips.

Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% in September, we analyse the latest interest rates predictions of what may happen when the Monetary Policy Committee next meets in November.

Cavity wall insulation has been retrofit installed in approximately 17 million homes across the UK, but there’s growing concerns for homeowners that are facing the consequences of incorrect installation. Oscar Onsite explains what’s been happening, why there are rising concerns and what you can do about it.

We’re calling on government to step in and help homeowners who are struggling with spray foam insulation mortgage problems, faced with high costs for spray foam removal, can’t access equity release and to tackle the increasing number of vulnerable homeowners being targeted by removal companies.

Almost all homeowners who’ve had external wall insulation fitted in their homes under government schemes require work to correct major issues, a new report reveals. Here’s what you need to know.

Have you ever found a house or flat online that looks perfect, only to find out something fundamental later down the line that means it isn’t right for you? Something quite basic that really should have been made clear? Our latest research takes a snapshot of the essential information estate agents and portals should be reporting up-front in their property listings but consistently fail to share.

Lifetime ISAs offer first time buyers a government bonus of up to £1,000 a year on their savings towards buying a house or pension. But MPs are considering reforming – or even scrapping – LISAs. Here’s what’s going on….

With some dark months still ahead, many of us are looking for ways to boost our moods to beat the winter blues. These 10 easy tweaks to your home could be the answer…