UK home buying and selling reforms could ‘save first time buyers £710’ & speed up homebuying time by a month. We assess the ...

Why do I need a specialist lease solicitor? Extending your lease or purchasing the freehold is complicated. There is a formal or statutory process and a strict timetable to follow. Therefore it’s ...

What is a buying agent? Buying agents are estate agents but they act solely in the interests of the buyer. A buying agent’s job is to find their client the property that best fits what they are ...

We are calling to “Bring Back the Bungalow” as our latest research highlights the lack of choice available to those wishing to downsize or retire. The data shows that 1.2million have abandoned their ...

Who arranges a house survey? The buyer typically organises a house survey and pays for it. The survey will be carried out by a surveyor who will tell you the state of repair the house is in and ...

If you’re buying a buy to let property as a second home in the UK, you’ll need to pay a stamp duty surcharge. We look at the exceptions, common questions and provide a second home stamp duty ...

The Renters’ Rights Bill, which is in its final stages before becoming law, aims to overhaul the private rental sector: The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently working its way through parliament and ...

Concerned about the flood risk of the property you are buying? Find the right conveyancing solicitor to carry out the correct property searches for you. So what is the cost of selling a house in 2025?

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 ...

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 ...

You can now get in touch directly with the surveyors listed here for a quote to compare price and service. So what is the cost of selling a house in 2025? We set out what to expect in terms of estate ...