Got a mortgage with Halifax? Here's what the switch to Lloyds means for your mortgage, savings and bank accounts. If you have a Halifax mortgage, you don’t need to do anything. Lloyds says the change ...

Metro Bank has launched a new Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor (JBSP) mortgage that allows eligible buyers to borrow up to 100% of a property's value with the support of family. We explain how the new ...

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What is buy-to-let conveyancing? Buy-to-let conveyancing is the legal process for transferring ownership of a property to you as an investment you intend to let out. It begins when your offer on a ...

The way we own property will change in the future: new leasehold flats are set to be banned and replaced by ‘commonhold’ under proposals set out in the 2026 draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

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 ...

Is changing my property solicitor possible? In short, yes, you can change solicitors. If you’re unhappy, for whatever reason with the solicitor handling your property purchase or sale, you can switch ...

In 2026, the average cost of buying a house is £8,108, based on an averagely priced property. These costs will vary depending on factors including the value of the property and whether you’re a first ...

What is the mansion tax, who will pay it and how will it work in practice? We’ve asked an expert to explain how the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will operate, how much it will cost, and how ...

Moving into a new build home is exciting but it does have its own set of challenges. Here’s what needs to be on your checklist to ensure the process of moving into a new build is as smooth as possible ...

Buying and selling property is an expensive business so the chances are you’re looking for the cheapest way to sell a house. Here’s how to do it…. Angela Kerr Director, Editor Selling a house can cost ...