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 ...

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: ...

”We welcome the FCA’s decision to seek views on how to make the mortgage market work better for people. We know the challenges people face in getting a mortgage and that it can seem very unfair, ...

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 ...

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You may be wondering if you should be under offer or even sell your house completely before buying a new one. Here are the pros and cons… Advantages of selling your house before buying a new one ...

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Survey costs by type of survey A RICS Home Survey Level 1 can typically cost between £300-£900. While homebuyer surveys – the RICS Home Survey Level 2 – can generally cost between £400-£1000. A RPSA ...

Average UK House Price : £271,000 Forecasted Growth for 2025: 2% – 4% House price growth will be impacted by how quickly interest rates are cut, what happens in the wider economy, mortgage ...

When do I pay a mortgage arrangement fee You’ll usually have the option to pay the mortgage arrangement fee up front or add it onto your mortgage balance. If you want to pay the arrangement fee up ...

Leasehold vs freehold summarised Freehold: You own the building and the land it stands on indefinitely. Leasehold: You own the property, not the land, and only for the length of your lease agreement ...