Press Releases

New research from LifeSearch and HomeOwners Alliance exposes a significant and widespread gap in how UK homeowners manage their financial resilience – from reviewing protection cover to understanding their own mortgage, savings and workplace benefits position.

Our latest research with Federation of Master Builders (FMB) shows 82% of homeowners in the UK would be willing to pay more for licensed builders, with mandatory competence levels.

Britain’s housing market is at a standstill as our latest research reveals that 74% of people think that it’s too expensive to move. Here’s the latest.

We are proud to announce that the HomeOwners Alliance has joined forces with Mortgage Advice Bureau to expand the support, advice and resources available to people navigating the housing market. Here’s what to expect from this new partnership.

Our research in partnership with LifeSearch reveals major gaps in understanding of income protection. Many homeowners misunderstand who income protection is for and when it can help, leaving them more financially exposed than they realise.

Widespread confusion over mortgages is keeping aspiring homeowners on the sidelines, our latest 2026 data reveals. Here are the top mortgage myths debunked.

How long is too long on the market? Find out the optimal number of days to maximise your sale price.

In a buyers market – sellers are being advised to price it right first time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you want to sell your home before Christmas, there is still time…

Friday 30th August is this year’s most popular day to move home with over 20,000 moves expected. But savvy homemovers could save money by avoiding this date, here’s why.

Gazumping cases are on the rise. A staggering 37% of buyers are now being gazumped and this is up 6% in the last two years. But while homebuyers can’t prevent this from happening there are things you can do to reduce the impact and put yourself in the best position.

If you’re wondering if house surveys are worth the cost, our latest research reveals how they can save you money, help you renegotiate and prevent unforeseen surprises. Here’s what our survey revealed.

More than half of homeowners with adult children have or expect to help their children financially to buy. What are the implications of this? Do you feel guilty you can’t do more? And what are the ways you can help your grown children to get on the property ladder.

With only two in five UK adults understanding the conveyancing process and 40% of them wrongly think that the conveyancer checks the structure of the property, our latest research highlights why we need to raise awareness of the homebuying and selling process.

Our latest HomeOwners Survey shows the dire picture for a generation of aspiring homeowners.

A new Shared Ownership Council will help drive cross-industry improvements and ensure people buying shared ownership are better informed.

If we want to improve the UK’s housing stock, have warmer homes and meet our Net Zero targets, then something needs to change. Our latest survey shows most homeowners in 2024 see the biggest barrier as £££.

Friday 25th August is set to be the most popular day to move home in 2023 with four times more households than average planning to move on that day. 5,500 moves are expected on this date, making it the busiest day for removal companies. But you might want to avoid moving on this date if you’re looking to save money.

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