The newly-launched Delayed Start Mortgage allows first time buyers to put off their first three mortgage payments, but what’s the catch? We take a look. Skipton Building Society has launched a new ...

It can seem chicken and egg: you can’t buy a house without a mortgage, but you can’t get a mortgage until you're ready to buy a house. So when should you apply for a mortgage? We explain all Angela ...

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 ...

How much a house survey costs can vary hugely depending on the type of survey you get. We look at how much different types of surveys can cost, why the costs vary, what you get for your money and how ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heat pumps can be expensive to install, even with the help of government grants. We look at how much you should expect to pay for one, as well as the cost of running a heat pump to help you weigh up ...

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 ...

What is spray foam roof insulation? As we warm our homes, most heat is lost through our walls, windows and roofs. So it makes sense to stop heat escaping, to improve energy efficiency and spend less ...

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 ...

If you’re selling your house, there are several pieces of information that you’ll need to have at the ready. An easy one to start with! Estate agents, legal representatives and mortgage lenders are ...