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 ...

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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 ...

We are calling to Bring Back the Bungalow as our research shows 1.2million "last time buyers" abandon moving plans due to ...

When you’re buying or selling a house, do you need to instruct a solicitor or conveyancer to manage the legal side of things? And what's the difference? Here we explain all. Both solicitors and ...

If you're a first time buyer considering a Buy to Let property, it's important to weigh up the pros and cons. We explain the benefits and the extra costs and risks of being a Buy to Let first time ...

Newcastle Building Society has launched a new £5,000 deposit mortgage for first time buyers. But the catch is that it’s only for people who have saved the deposit themselves. We look at what’s ...