Thinking of buying a bungalow? Learn the pros, cons, costs, common problems and what to look for. Includes our research on ...

Homes valued at £2 million or higher will face a so-called 'mansion tax' from April 2028. But how will mansion tax valuations ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a raft of tax hikes and ISA reforms in her latest Budget. We look at the changes that affect homeowners - plus how to prepare for added costs. Owners of £2m+ homes in ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is an EWS1 form? In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster new fire safety regulations were brought in for cladding on residential buildings. To ensure external wall systems (EWS) were ...

Sorting the switch over in your electricity and gas supply in good time can save you money and hassle. Here’s how to take over utilities when moving house. While you’ll want to take over the existing ...

What is a restrictive covenant? Restrictive covenants are binding conditions that are written into a property’s deeds or contract by a seller to determine what a homeowner can or cannot do with their ...

Firstly, you’ll need to choose the best estate agent. This part of the process typically takes 7-14 days and involves: Once you’ve chosen your estate agent, they’ll need to ensure the property has a ...

Taking care of your home requires regular maintenance. Keep on top of things with our home maintenance checklist, handily set out according to the seasons. Angela Kerr Director, Editor This may not be ...

Heat pumps can be expensive to install, even with the help of government grants. We look at how much you should expect to pay for one, as well as the cost of running a heat pump to help you weigh up ...

We all know the kitchen is the heart of every home. And as such it sees a lot of action and can quickly tire. So we've asked the interior design experts at our partners My Bespoke Room to give us ...