The lease extension process and costs are set to change. But when and what does it mean for leasehold home buyers and owners today.
HOA’s Voice
Read our take on the latest developments of interest to homeowners and aspiring homeowners, with contributions from our staff, supporters and guest contributions.
Real or fake Christmas tree: what’s better for the environment?
Have you already decked the halls? Or waiting for this weekend? Although the big day is going to look a little different this year, the Christmas tree is the must have centrepiece of every festive home. But what's better for the environment: a real or fake Christmas tree?
New £7 billion Home Building Fund – but no news on tax rises
The government committed to £20bn of spending on new housing from 2021-22 in today's Spending Review including a new Home Building Fund - but how are they going to pay for it?
Will the stamp duty holiday be extended?
Delays in the home buying process at the moment mean that those that miss the stamp duty holiday deadline will have up to £15k extra to pay on their purchase. So will the government extend the deadline? If so, when? And what can you do to speed up your purchase?
Is now the time to invest in a UK holiday let?
Common House Survey Problems
Don't be alarmed at your building surveyor's report on the house you want to buy. Many of the problems listed are surprisingly common. But some are more expensive than others.
Generation Buy – PM pledges the return of 95% mortgages
Boris wants to turn generation rent into generation buy. But what's the plan and will it work?
Can I view, buy, sell and move house in lockdown 2021?
How to buy a house before the stamp duty holiday ends
How to speed up your house sale and/or purchase so you don't miss out on the stamp duty holiday
Should I sell my house now?
Traditionally, the return from the summer holidays and back to school coincides with people putting their homes on the market, hoping to sell before Christmas. But with a global pandemic and a UK recession, is this really the time to be moving house?