When do you need a party wall notice or party wall agreement (technically called a party wall award)? Our guide gives you all the answers you need to obtain the correct permissions to carry out your ...

Stamp duty calculator for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Updated on 1st April 2025 to show the the government’s new stamp duty rates.

We’ve used our free tools including our stamp duty calculator to work out these costs. Read on to get more accurate calculations and quotes for the costs of buying, selling and moving home. Stamp Duty ...

Estate agents are legally obliged to pass on all offers from prospective buyers to the seller. But estate agents legal obligations to buyers don't end there. Here is what they should be telling you, ...

Homebuyers are increasingly turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad for help. Here's how you can help your children get on the property ladder, and everything you need to know about gifted deposits, tax ...

Unfortunately, there is no option on Rightmove or Zoopla to tap in “renovation project” or “fixer-upper”. If you are looking to buy a house renovation project you will have to sift through what is for ...

Why sell your house at auction? If you’re looking for a speedy sale and certainty that a buyer won’t pull out of the purchase, then selling a house at auction is a good way to go. Once the hammer ...

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 ...

With more doubt about when further interest rates may be made, what does this mean for your mortgage? Read on for what’s happening with mortgage rates now and predictions for the future to help you ...

How much are conveyancing fees on average? Average conveyancing fees when buying a house range from around £400-£1,500 plus disbursements, according to Reallymoving. These disbursements could add on ...

We’re all well aware of the dreaded act of gazumping, whereby a home seller accepts a better offer on their home despite already having sold it to someone else (subject to contracts being exchanged).

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 ...