New-Build Snags: How to Get Them Fixed — and What to Do If the Developer Doesn't
Snags are normal in a new build — finding them doesn't mean you bought a dud. How to spot them, who must fix them, and what to do if the developer stalls.
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How to Challenge a Rent Increase in England
Since 1 May 2026, landlords in England must use a section 13 notice to raise rent. How to check it, negotiate, and challenge it at tribunal.
How Real First-Time Buyers Actually Saved Their Deposit
How real UK first-time buyers actually saved a deposit — the moves, sacrifices and honest truths, in their own words, from the UK's money forums.
How to Get Your Deposit Back and What to Do If It Wasn't Protected
Your landlord can't just keep your deposit. How to challenge unfair deductions, the evidence that helps, and your rights if it wasn't protected.
Q3 Mortgage Market Status with Michael Lawlor
Broker Michael Lawlor is back: what's driving rates up, the £4,000-a-year jump facing 2021 fixers, and how to play a rising-rate market.
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.
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.