Buying
7 articles about buying.
Shared Ownership Explained: How Does It Work?
Buy a share of a home (usually 25% to 75%), pay rent on the rest and buy more later. Eligibility, income limits, staircasing, real monthly costs and the catches to check first.
Conveyancing Fees 2026: How Much Does Conveyancing Cost?
Buying a home costs about £1,509 in conveyancing on average, including searches and VAT. See what is included, official Land Registry fees, leasehold extras and how to compare quotes.
House Survey Cost 2026: Level 1, 2 or 3?
A RICS Level 2 HomeBuyer survey costs about £520 on average. Compare Level 1, 2 and 3 prices by property value, what each one checks, and which survey suits your home.
Council Tax Bands 2026/27: How Much Is Council Tax?
Average Band D council tax in England is £2,392 for 2026/27. See what every band costs, a full London borough table, monthly figures, discounts and how to challenge your band.
Leasehold vs Freehold: What’s the Difference?
Freehold means you own the building and the land; leasehold means you own the right to live there for a fixed number of years. Costs, risks, lease length and the 2026 reform update.
Moving House Checklist 2026: Who to Tell and What to Do
A week-by-week moving house checklist for the UK, from 8 weeks before to the first week in your new home, with everyone you need to tell and extra steps for buyers and renters.
Stamp Duty in 2026: The Complete UK Guide
Stamp duty rates for 2026 in England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyer relief, the 5% surcharge on second homes, and how LBTT and LTT differ.