Help and Advice on Moving house

Read our wide range of articles on moving house, updating your rented homes and dealing with estate agent.

Should you pay off your mortgage early?

Whether you’ve got a lump sum or a little extra available every month, is paying off your mortgage early the best thing to do?

Costs and Fees, Mortgages

Eco friendly moving: How to make your house move better for the environment

Moving house can be stressful, exciting, sad and happy all at once. It’s an incredibly busy time, and the impact on the environment might be the last thing on your mind. But in an age of increasing environmental awareness, what can you do to minimise the impact of your move on the planet?

General Moving Advice

FAQs about estate agent's contracts

These FAQs about estate agent's contracts may be of help to you.

General Moving Advice

Estate agent tricks and tips: how to play the home buying game

Buying a home can feel a lot like playing a game of poker – you can’t tell who’s being honest and who’s bluffing. From property listing language to referral fees, we look at the questions you need to ask to play the game.

Estate Agents

Mortgage fees and costs guide

When applying for a mortgage, you’ll consider the overall price but there might be fees and costs you weren’t expecting. Know what to look for with our guide to mortgage costs.

Mortgages

How to buy a house with cash

If you can afford it, it might seem sensible to minimise your debt by not taking out a mortgage. But is buying a house with cash the best option for you?

Conveyancing, Conveyancing Advice

How to add value to your home

We look at simple ways to add value to your home, from conversions and extensions to decluttering and decorating.

Selling a home

How to check your credit score

If you’re eager to get a mortgage, one of the first things to consider is your credit score, as it may have an impact on how much you can borrow and what rate of interest you pay.

Buying a house, Before you buy

How much can I borrow?

If you know you want to buy a property and you’ll need a mortgage, it’s worth assessing how much money you’ll need to borrow, and whether you’ll be able to get it.