Bamboo is common in UK gardens, but it is increasingly causing problems when selling a house and in neighbour disputes. Bamboo problems are usually caused by fast-spreading “running bamboo”, which ...

What is a snagging list? A snagging list, or snagging survey, is an inspection of your new build home to identify any defects. Most new build snags are cosmetic, such as scratched windows, paint ...

How much do house extensions cost? The average cost of a standard 20m² single-storey house extension is £48,000 (+VAT). But house extension costs can vary significantly due to a number of factors, so ...

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. Post ...

The process of buying and selling a house at the same time can be complicated. The dreaded property chain can cause chaos, tripping you up at the last minute. Here we take a look at the steps involved ...

If you're buying a house you'll need to budget for solicitor fees: the average cost in the UK is £1,474. But by following our tips, you could save hundreds of pounds. A solicitor looks after the legal ...

Investing in property can be a lucrative way to generate an income plus you may benefit from substantial increases to its value overtime too. But how much does it cost? What are the different ways of ...

How do sealed bids work? If a number of buyers express interest in a particular property, an estate agent and the property seller may decide to go to sealed bids. Sealed bids is where potential buyers ...

Homebuyer surveys, also known as a RICS Home Survey Level 2 or Homebuyers Report, are the most popular survey buyers commission when purchasing a property. We look at whether homebuyer surveys are ...

What is the Freedom to Buy mortgage scheme? The Labour government has pledged to launch the Freedom to Buy mortgage scheme, which will be a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme, to support lending at ...

For more of May 2026’s best Lifetime ISAs (cash) and the best Lifetime ISAs (stocks and shares), read on. What is a Lifetime ISA? A Lifetime ISA, or LISA for short, is a type of account designed to ...

Remortgaging when your current deal ends could save you thousands of pounds a year. But should you fix? And for how long? What if your house value has increased? And when and how do you get the best ...