2. Punitive exit fees The majority of retirement property leases require you to pay an ‘exit fee’ (also referred to as transfer fees, event fees or departure fees), when the property is sold or ...

More than a third (37%) of UK homeowners say they regret aspects of the home they bought, or would make different decisions if buying again. But the number is even more striking among younger ...

What are the benefits of life insurance? Financial protection for your loved ones: If you’re no longer around, it could mean your family being able to afford to stay in the family home. Peace of mind: ...

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Too long! Selling a home takes an average of 5 months. But it can take much longer, especially if you’re in a chain. It takes 8 weeks to get a sale agreed on average. But this timescale depends on how ...

This may not be an exhaustive list of everything you need to do in your home. After all, everyone’s home is different and the to-do list for a new build apartment will be very different to that of a ...

We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 years, and can reveal that issues that were significant back in 2015 continue to plague the market today in 2025. While traditional housing ...

Compare costs of surveyors When choosing a surveyor, the cost will be an important consideration. Survey costs can vary widely depending on the house survey type, your location and the condition and ...

The HomeOwners Alliance has joined forces with national trade body Property Care Association to call for action on spray foam insulation problems. Currently around 250,000 UK homes have spray foam ...

New build snagging checklist The snagging list format is quite standard; essentially you’ll need to examine the exterior and interior of your home to look for any issues that the builder needs to ...

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How much deposit do I need to buy a house? You’ll usually need at least a 5% deposit to buy a house. This means if you’re buying a house for £250,000 you’ll need at least a £12,500 mortgage deposit.