The Bank of England has raised the base rate to 4%, its first interest rate rise since 2023. Here's why, and what it means for your mortgage, savings and rent.
The Autumn Budget brought no changes to stamp duty, but new detail on Your First Home, a First Time Buyer ISA and help with energy bills. Here's what it all means for homeowners, buyers, renters and landlords.
Rents are rising faster than house prices, but is buying actually cheaper? We compare the true cost of buying and renting in London, the North East, Wales and Scotland using the latest official figures.
More listings than ever doesn't make house hunting easier. Here's how to search for a property in the UK, from choosing an area and where to look to researching a home before you view and make an offer.
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.
