Subsidence: Is That Crack a Problem — and What to Do About It
Most cracks aren't subsidence, but some are. How to tell real movement from harmless history, read a high-risk ground search, and know when to walk away.
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Is Your Council Tax Band Wrong? How to Check and Claim a Refund
Up to 400,000 homes may be in the wrong council tax band. Here's how to check yours with two simple checks — and claim a refund if it's too high.
Equity Release: Is Unlocking Money From Your Home Actually Worth It?
You could own a £400,000 home and still feel short of cash in retirement. Here's how equity release really works, what it costs long term, and when to avoid it.
The Biggest Mistake Sellers Make (And the Three Questions That Fix It)
Property investor James Gerrard's advice for sellers: look past the price and ask when the buyer will exchange, complete, and how they'll finance the purchase.
Can you do your own survey? This surveyor thinks so.
RICS surveyor Brett Ray on DIY condition checks — what buyers can and can't assess themselves, and why AI won't replace the surveyor.
What Is a Mortgage Capacity Report? A Guide for Divorce and Family Court
What a mortgage capacity report is, why solicitors and courts use it in divorce, what it costs, how it differs from a mortgage-in-principle, and how to get one.
Loft conversion and planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most rear dormers and hip-to-gables don't need planning permission. But the 40m³/50m³ cap, front dormers and conservation areas catch a lot of designs.
Get Your Home Holiday Ready
Twenty minutes of prep before you go is the difference between a relaxed two weeks and the slow-creeping question, "did I leave the tap on?"
Garden room planning permission: rules, size limits and when you need it
Most garden rooms, summer houses and log cabins don't need planning permission but the rules are stricter than people realise. Here's what they say.