2. Punitive exit fees The majority of retirement property leases require you to pay an ‘exit fee’ (also referred to as transfer fees, event fees or departure fees), when the property is sold or ...

More than a third (37%) of UK homeowners say they regret aspects of the home they bought, or would make different decisions if buying again. But the number is even more striking among younger ...

The mortgage guarantee scheme was designed to help first time buyers, home movers and previous homeowners to buy a property with a 95% mortgage. However, many lenders offer 95% mortgages without using ...

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 ...

New Homes Ombudsman Enquiry All Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment (APPGEBE) Email: [email protected] 14 th December 2017 Dear Sir/Madam, HomeOwners Alliance ...

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 ...

On average, it takes around 5 months from making an offer to completion, although the entire process, from working out what you can afford, finding a place to getting the keys, can typically take 6 to ...

This may not be an exhaustive list of everything you need to do in your home. After all, everyone’s home is different and the to-do list for a new build apartment will be very different to that of a ...

Here at the HomeOwners Alliance we are proud of what we have achieved. In the last 12 years, we’ve helped more than 650,000 first time buyers and home movers navigate their property journey. We pride ...