Living near a school doesn't guarantee a place. We explain how school catchment areas work, why the boundaries change, the most common myths and how to check a property's catchment before you make an offer.
First-time buyers in England could soon buy with just a 2.5% deposit under the government's new Your First Home scheme. Here's what we know so far, how the equity loan would work and what it could mean for you.
The mortgage is only part of the story. We break down the real yearly costs of owning a UK home, from council tax and energy bills to insurance and maintenance, and how your home's age and condition change the numbers.
Homebuyers could face around £1,000 a year in extra mortgage costs, even though the Bank of England hasn't raised rates. We separate the forecasts from the facts and explain what it means if you're buying.
When you buy a home, the energy bill quietly shapes its affordability for years. We look at where the price cap sits, why the building itself matters so much and the small changes that can bring your bills down.
Britain is in the middle of a rooftop solar boom, and more homes are coming to market with panels already fitted. We look at the numbers behind it, whether solar pays off and what it means for buyers and sellers.
Every year the same jobs get left until the first cold snap. Our autumn checklist covers the boiler, gutters, draughts, radiators, damp and alarms, so your home is ready before the weather turns.
Most homeowners know roughly what their house is worth but not what condition it's in. We explain what a home condition score is, what goes into it and why it matters when you buy, sell or maintain a property.
UK house price growth has slowed to 1.3% and sales agreed are running behind last year. We unpack the summer slowdown, why it looks so different from one area to the next and what it means for you.
