What does having equity in your home mean? Equity is the proportion of your home that you own. For example, if your house is worth £400,000 and you have an outstanding mortgage of £200,000, you will ...

When to switch on central heating is a common argument in households up and down the country. But one expert says he knows ...

So you’ve had your offer accepted on a house – what now? To secure your dream home, there are key steps you need to take straight away. But don’t panic: by acting quickly on the legal, financial and ...

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 ...

When you get to the end of your mortgage term, what happens? This depends on whether your repayment or interest-only mortgage term is ending or if your current fixed deal is coming to an end. We ...

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 ...