Found a house you like but it's sold using Modern Methods of Auction? Then beware. The modern auction pitfalls for buyers are extensive. Here are the top 10 pitfalls you'll need to dodge. Properties ...

Building regulations are minimum standards for design and construction to help protect the health and safety of people living in them. Homeowners are legally responsible for ensuring structural or ...

In 2026, the average cost of buying a house is £8,824, 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 ...

If you share a wall with a neighbour - known as the party wall - and are undergoing building works then you may need to involve a party wall surveyor. This can complicate things, create more paperwork ...

What is new build conveyancing? New build conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the ownership of a new build property from the seller to the buyer. A conveyancing solicitor will handle ...

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 ...

Buying a house at auction isn’t just for cash buyers. But if you need a mortgage on an auction property, there are some extra steps you’ll need to take and risks to beware of. We explain the ...

Over the last decade here at the HomeOwners Alliance we’ve had a steady stream of unhappy homeowners and their grown children dealing with retirement property problems. This is why we are launching a ...

Renting out your home as a holiday let on sites like Airbnb can be a great way of making extra money, but there are local restrictions, taxes, hosting fees and safety guidelines to bear in mind to ...

At HomeOwners Alliance, we have welcomed the potential of the government’s proposed Your First Home scheme but we believe it must not repeat the mistakes of Help to Buy. Under the proposals, eligible ...

Leasehold reform: what’s changed? There are currently two strands of leasehold reform: changes already passed under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 that are still being implemented, and ...

Home Buyers Protection Insurance – also known as Gazumping Insurance – helps cover legal, survey and mortgage lending costs should your purchase fall through. You need to take it out before you carry ...