What are the benefits of life insurance? Financial protection for your loved ones: If you’re no longer around, it could mean your family being able to afford to stay in the family home. Peace of mind: ...

“But the concern is if the rules are loosened too much, it risks people being in a precarious position in the future. Getting a mortgage and buying your home is only part of the story. If you stretch ...

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Too long! Selling a home takes an average of 5 months. But it can take much longer, especially if you’re in a chain. It takes 8 weeks to get a sale agreed on average. But this timescale depends on how ...

We’ve been tracking UK housing concerns for the past 10 years, and can reveal that issues that were significant back in 2015 continue to plague the market today in 2025. While traditional housing ...

Compare costs of surveyors When choosing a surveyor, the cost will be an important consideration. Survey costs can vary widely depending on the house survey type, your location and the condition and ...

New build snagging checklist The snagging list format is quite standard; essentially you’ll need to examine the exterior and interior of your home to look for any issues that the builder needs to ...

According to our latest research, 1 in 3 home buyers who invested in a house survey managed to save money. For 30% of buyers, getting a survey allowed them to take action before buying. Our report ...

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Why do homebuyers survey costs vary? The different types of surveys go into different levels of detail. As such, the cost varies too. So when you’re asking how much does a house survey cost, it’s ...

How this site works HomeOwners Alliance Ltd is registered in England, company number 07861605. Information provided on HomeOwners Alliance is not intended as a recommendation or financial advice.

New build estate management fees explained The rise of privately owned and managed new build estates over the past 20 years has led to freeholders having to pay new build estate management fees on top ...