The way we own property will change in the future: new leasehold flats are set to be banned and replaced by ‘commonhold’ under proposals set out in the 2026 draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

What are the Rightmove relisting rules? If you’ve previously marketed your property and you’re relisting it, it can appear as a new listing provided it meets one of the following criteria. When a ...

After a long lead-in, the budget proved more bark than bite, though pre-budget speculation did weigh on November activity. Annual house price growth, buyer demand, new seller instructions and sales ...

Will the Bank of England cut interest rates on 5 February? The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% when it next meets on 5 February, as policymakers continue to battle ...

A new permanent Mortgage Guarantee scheme has been launched to encourage lenders to supply 5% deposit mortgages. We explain how it works, the eligibility criteria and what the alternatives are. The ...

The event is free and online. You can join and just listen but there will be an anonymous Q&A facility should you wish to ask us a question directly. You will have the chance to ask questions during ...

You’ll need a conveyancing solicitor to handle the legal side of buying and selling a house. If you haven’t instructed a conveyancer yet, do it ASAP. Find the right conveyancing solicitor for you – ...

Whether it’s a chocolate box cottage or an imposing Georgian manor house, many of us dream of owning our own little slice of history. But many beautiful old buildings are listed, which can make owning ...

Indemnity insurance covers legal costs and potential damages in lawsuits. It primarily protects professionals from financial loss due to negligence, errors, or omissions in their work. But it’s also ...

Mortgage fees are the extra charges you need to budget for when you take out a home loan. These extra fees have been steadily rising in recent years and are now at the highest level in they’ve been ...

Saving a deposit for a house is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time buyers, so it's no surprise that gifted deposits are a common feature of buying a home. Find out what gifted deposits are, how ...

RICS Homebuyer Surveys are a mid-level survey popular with most people buying a conventional property in a reasonable condition. They are less detailed – and less expensive – than RICS Building ...