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A UK perspective on property, money and the decisions ahead.
Cladding Funding for Buildings Under 11 Metres: Applications Closed
The England application window closed on 9 October 2026. Existing applications remain subject to eligibility and risk assessment.
Originally published 15/10/2026Section 106 Housing: Who Can Use the Clearing Service?
An England-wide service connects eligible housing organisations with available affordable homes. Here is who can register and what to check.
Originally published 15/10/2026Your First Home: What the September 2026 Announcement Confirmed
An explanation of the announced England equity-loan scheme, with proposed terms clearly separated from details still to be confirmed.
Originally published 29/09/2026Preparing to Buy a Property at Auction
Understand the auction method, documents and funding requirements before placing a bid.
Originally published 23/09/2026Derry City and Strabane: Read House Prices and Rents on Their Own Terms
A dated ONS overview, with the different geographic coverage of prices and rents explained.
Originally published 22/09/2026Reading Property Market Data Critically
Check what a statistic measures before using it to compare properties or locations.
Originally published 22/09/2026Purplebricks: Compare the Service Before the Headline Fee
Questions to ask about the quoted fee, included service and sale arrangements.
Originally published 22/09/2026Oxford Home Buying: Define the Budget Before the Search
A practical framework for comparing Oxford properties without relying on postcode rankings.
Originally published 20/09/2026Leeds Property Searches: Compare Flats and Houses Carefully
Use property-type evidence before judging a low asking price.
Originally published 20/09/2026Buying in Liverpool: Build a Comparable Property Shortlist
A dated market reference and a practical way to compare Liverpool homes.
Originally published 20/09/2026Buying Around Cambridge: Compare Location and Travel Costs
Build a Cambridge-area shortlist that accounts for more than the asking price.
Originally published 20/09/2026Cardiff Property Budgets: Start with Comparable Homes
Separate the citywide benchmark from the costs and condition of an individual property.
Originally published 20/09/2026Sheffield Home Searches: Assess the Real Cost of a Lower Price
Compare condition, location and running costs when shortlisting a Sheffield home.
Originally published 20/09/2026Buying on a Budget in Nottingham: Compare the Whole Cost
Use dated local figures to frame a search, then assess each home individually.
Originally published 20/09/2026September Buyer Demand: What the Early Increase Tells Us
Rightmove’s early-September figures show renewed search activity, with limits to what that means for a sale.
Originally published 09/09/2026DIY Conveyancing: Questions Before Deciding
Understand the scope and risks before treating a property transfer as a paperwork exercise.
Originally published 07/09/2026Preparing to Sell a Property with a Short Lease
Clarify the remaining term and obtain specialist advice before making promises to a buyer.
Originally published 07/09/2026Vacant Possession: Questions Before Completion
Clarify what the sale contract promises and raise occupation or clearance concerns with your conveyancer.
Originally published 01/09/2026Checking Your Council Tax Band
Separate a banding question from a billing query and use the official route for the property’s location.
Originally published 01/09/2026Estate Agent Fees and Contracts: What to Check
Compare the full cost and terms of an estate agency appointment before signing.
Originally published 28/08/2026Modular Homes: Questions for Buyers
Check the particular construction system, documentation and warranty before comparing a modular home with another property.
Originally published 28/08/2026Suspected Asbestos Cement: Safe Next Steps for Homeowners
Avoid disturbing suspect material and obtain competent advice before maintenance or renovation.
Originally published 28/08/2026Squatting and Adverse Possession: Distinguish the Legal Questions
Understand why unauthorised occupation, tenancy disputes and ownership claims require different responses.
Originally published 28/08/2026The Baltic Triangle: Research the Area and the Building
Use Liverpool’s planning evidence alongside a close inspection of the property you are considering.
Originally published 27/08/2026