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Too long! Selling a home takes an average of 5 months. But it can take much longer, especially if you’re in a chain. It takes 8 weeks to get a sale agreed on average. But this timescale depends on how ...

A standard variable rate mortgage is a variable rate mortgage you’ll usually be moved to when your fixed rate, tracker or discounted mortgage deal ends. Lenders decide how much interest to charge on ...

Compare costs of surveyors When choosing a surveyor, the cost will be an important consideration. Survey costs can vary widely depending on the house survey type, your location and the condition and ...

Stamp duty calculator – further information Who pays stamp duty? It is always the home buyer who pays stamp duty, not the seller. Usually, your solicitor will pay it on your behalf as part of the ...

What estate agents must tell buyers: Latest news Over the years, we have campaigned for more up-front information for home buyers. It’s simply not on that buyers can go as far as paying for a survey ...

Obtaining quotes for home repairs and improvements Make a detailed list of everything you would like to have included, this will help when you ask for quotations. Compare quotes item by item and not ...

According to our latest research, 1 in 3 home buyers who invested in a house survey managed to save money. For 30% of buyers, getting a survey allowed them to take action before buying. Our report ...

Why do homebuyers survey costs vary? The different types of surveys go into different levels of detail. As such, the cost varies too. So when you’re asking how much does a house survey cost, it’s ...

Best online estate agents – help and advice Which is the best online estate agents to sell your property? We all know finding the right estate agent could save you thousands of pounds. So it’s well ...

New build estate management fees explained The rise of privately owned and managed new build estates over the past 20 years has led to freeholders having to pay new build estate management fees on top ...

Removals costs by distance If you’re moving a long distance, your removals costs will be higher. You’ll still expect to pay a fixed cost based on the size of your property, the amount of belongings ...