Getting a proper survey done can give you extra room to negotiate.

Dodging a survey is "costly" error for homebuyers

02/04/2013

Skipping a survey equates to buying "blind", but a massive percentage of people still choose to take the risk according to new research.

Under ten per cent of homes in the UK are self-built. Image:Thinkstock

Building your dream home - to be encouraged?

Self-building is to get a boost this May, with a special dedicated week to encourage people to realise their dreams of building a custom home.

Are your address details correct?

One in seven do not bother to update their address on official documents, according to new research from Direct Line.

Gardening is not as popular as it used to be. Image:Liquid Library

Gardens - no longer a vital part of a family home?

Gardens are becoming less and less important to house-hunters, with many prepared to drop them off the wish list completely.

Some 3,000 people have already reserved homes via NewBuy. Image:Thinkstock

Second steppers eligible for NewBuy scheme

Second steppers have been given a NewBuy boost, as they will now be eligible for the scheme.

Parents paid £1.3 billion worth of house deposits over past five years

Over the last five years, parents have provided over 228,000 first time buyers with more than £1.31 billion in deposits, according to new research.

Increase in UK buyers using mortage app to find best deal

A smart phone app which allows buyers to search the UK market for a mortgage, compare products and find a broker to help them with the application process has been downloaded by more than 30,000 property hunters in the past six months.

House purchase lending drops in September

Research by The Council of Mortgage Lenders found that a total of 44,400 house purchase loans were advanced during the month, down from 53,900 loans in August and 48,800 loans in September 2011.

‘Mischief week’ leaves homeowners with £1.4bn repair bill

More than five million British households have suffered property damage as a result of Halloween and bonfire night, according to new research released today.

Remortgaging pulls down lending figures

Mortgage lending in June is down on the previous month according to statistics from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The CML’s figures show that new interest from first-time buyers pulled the stats up but a contraction in remortgaging resulted in a poor monthly performance.

How do I decide which kind of gas BBQ to buy?

If you have been searching the internet for a new gas BBQ, you will have come to realise there is a huge variety of different models and brands out there. The barbecue market has massively expanded over the years to include a lot of extras.

How the new Tesco mortgages stack up

Tesco has joined the mortgage market taking on some of the big lenders. The brand is offering fixed-rate and tracker mortgages but we are yet to see how popular the new lending will be for consumers.

Guide to insuring electrical appliances

As obvious as it sounds, those who have a high-value home should look to invest in an adequate level of financial protection not just for the physical property they live in, but also the contents that it contains. One aspect the latter certainly applies to is electrical appliances, and ensuring that such gadgets have comprehensive insurance can provide vital protection for you and your family.

The dream home location is split between the country and the sea

It seems the dream home of the average UK person is no mansion or luxury apartment but a three-bedroom semi-detached house. According to research from AA Home Emergency Response most people want a nice home with good neighbours in a desired location.