Craig Thompson

For borrowers looking to lock into a rate for the longest possible time, the 10-year fixed rate was once a popular option, but product numbers are dwindling. Buying a property is generally seen as a long-term venture, whether...

New eye-tracking experiment reveals what buyers are really looking for when viewing a property A new experiment has revealed what prospective buyers are really looking at when viewing a property – and there are a few surprises...

Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill? Key takeaways No-fault evictions are set to be banned in England after the...

Before you organise the house-warming, let’s get homeownership off to a smooth start. Here are the first 12 things to tick off after moving into your new place. Start with the quick and easy things, like taking meter readings,...

Falling mortgage rates over H1 2023 boosted sales and led to firmer prices. This is set to reverse in H2 as higher mortgage rates hit buying power at a time when sellers are having to accept larger discounts to asking prices. Key...

The ‘For Sale’ sign is up and you’re hoping to secure a buyer. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and do what you can to sell your property. When viewing a house, potential buyers often need a little guidance to see...

Homeowners face heftier mortgage costs as rates rise High mortgage rates are proving a shock to hundreds of thousands of homeowners looking to remortgage in 2023. Around 700,000 fixed-term deals are coming to an end in the second...

After more than a year of rising energy bills, regulator Ofgem has announced a reduction in the Energy Price Cap from July to September. This is because wholesale energy prices are starting to fall. But Ofgem says it’s unlikely...

For Brits looking to sell their home, new research has revealed the smells which could make their house more desirable to potential buyers. A survey of 1,015 UK adults carried out by leading household appliances retailer,...

Every year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of first-time buyers received financial help from their parents to purchase...