When the UK experiences a heatwave, most of the attention understandably turns to health, hydration and staying cool. That should always come first. Hot weather

Buying or selling a home should be one of life’s exciting milestones. Too often, however, it becomes one of the most stressful. A buyer finds

The rules around getting a mortgage could change if new proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority are approved1. The Financial Conduct Authority, also known as

Britain’s record-breaking May heatwave has sent families into gardens, parks and beaches, with barbecues lit, patio doors left open and garden furniture brought out for

If you are thinking about selling your home this summer, the market may look encouraging at first glance. Asking prices have been holding up, homes

With the summer holiday season approaching, many households will already be counting down to flights, hotels, package holidays and long-awaited breaks abroad. But this year,

If your mortgage deal ends later this year, or in early January 2027, now could be the time to start looking at your options. For

As spring arrives, many people start thinking about making changes to their home. Longer days and better weather can make it a natural time to

Landlords in England should check whether they need to send tenants the new Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026. From 1 May 2026, the first

If your current mortgage deal is due to end this year, it is worth reviewing your options sooner rather than later. Across the UK, many

Your mortgage is likely to be one of your biggest financial commitments, but it is easy to forget that your wider protection needs can change

Mortgage rates are back in the headlines, and if your current deal ends in 2026, this is a sensible time to review your options. Over

What is changing? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is an important change that some people may need to prepare for now. From 6 April

If you are a landlord, this spring is an important time to get up to date with the changes coming to the private rented sector

The UK mortgage market has experienced a significant shift in March 2026, with the outlook changing dramatically in just a matter of weeks. The recent

After a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, there are early signs of relief for mortgage holders. Rates are not returning to the historic lows

If illness or injury stopped you working, even for a few months, what would happen to the mortgage? Most households have never had to test

If you are thinking about selling this spring, now is the moment to get organised. Spring often brings more buyers back into the market, but

If your mortgage deal is due to end this year, it is worth getting ahead of it now. Not because you need to panic, but

If you took out a two, three or five-year fixed mortgage a few years ago, 2026 could be an important year for you. Around 1.8

Mortgage brokers regularly speak to clients who are focused on the obvious household costs: mortgage payments, energy bills, council tax. Home insurance often gets treated

After a few uncertain years for the housing market, there may be some steadier news for homeowners According to new figures from Rightmove, UK house

Once you own a home, it is easy to put everything on autopilot. Your mortgage ticks along, insurance renews automatically and paperwork stays filed away.

As the Christmas period approaches and household budgets come under extra pressure, many homeowners start searching for ways to manage their outgoings. Recently, however, the

The Government is preparing major changes to the energy efficiency requirements for rental properties across England and Wales. These proposals form part of a wider

Applying for a mortgage is exciting, but it often involves more scrutiny than people expect. One of the first things a lender looks at is

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2025 Autumn Budget, the first major fiscal statement of the year for this Labour government. We wanted to provide you

Renters and landlords are facing the biggest shake-up in housing law for more than thirty years after the Government’s Renters’ Rights Act officially became law1.

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, your lender may already have contacted you with a new rate. It often looks simple. You

The buy-to-let market continues to evolve. With rental demand remaining strong and borrowing costs higher than in previous years, choosing the right investment property has

As the year draws to a close and households prepare for the busy winter months, many people take time to review their finances. Mortgage rates,

New figures have revealed that first-time buyers are now paying an eye-watering £163,047 on rent before they are able to purchase their first home. This

Fraudsters pretending to be the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have targeted thousands of people this year, with almost 5,000 fake FCA scams reported in the

The Bank of England base rate is currently 4.0%, having fallen from a peak of 5.25% over the past year1. While this downward trend has

Taking out a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. While securing your initial deal can feel like a major

Homeowners coming to the end of a fixed mortgage deal are finally getting some good news. For the first time in nearly three years, the

Millions of self-assessment taxpayers are being urged to stay vigilant after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) revealed it had received more than 170,000 scam referrals

With A-level results day now a distant memory, many young people are preparing to move away from home for the first time to begin their

When your mortgage deal comes to an end, most people focus on securing the best new rate. However, remortgaging is also the perfect time to

Homeowners whose fixed-rate mortgage deals expire in early 2026 are being urged to start planning ahead, as a new wave of rate rises and higher

First-time buyers across the country are set to benefit as a growing number of high street lenders follow Skipton Building Society’s lead in lowering the

Landlords across Britain are being warned to prepare for a major tax shake-up that will affect thousands from April 2026. Under new HMRC rules, many

Thousands of young homeowners are putting themselves at risk of losing their homes because many have no insurance cover to protect against life’s unexpected shocks.

Millions of households across the country are heading for a financial jolt as their fixed-rate mortgage deals start to come to an end. These deals

Summer is the perfect time to tackle those home improvements you have been putting off. But instead of just ticking off a list of repairs,

Summer 2025 presents a rare opportunity for first-time buyers. Lenders are reintroducing 100 % mortgages, increasing income multiples, and easing affordability tests. While this may help

Summer should be a season of rest, sunshine and barbecues rather than worry about your home. Yet the warm months can bring specific risks that

If you have children or grandchildren stuck renting, watching house prices rise, and struggling to scrape together a deposit, there might be some long-awaited good