Spring often brings more buyers back into the market, but it also brings more competing listings. Buyers have choice, and they tend to move fastest when a home looks well-presented and the sale feels straightforward.

Once you own a home, it is easy to put everything on autopilot. Your mortgage ticks along, insurance renews automatically and paperwork stays filed away. But over time, small details can drift out of line with your circumstances, sometimes without you realising. As we move through 2026, there are a few sensible checks worth making.

If you took out a two, three or five-year fixed mortgage a few years ago, 2026 could be an important year for you. Around 1.8 million homeowners are coming to the end of fixed-rate deals taken out in 2021, 2022 and 20231. As those deals expire, borrowers face a decision about what happens next and doing nothing may not always be the best outcome.

After a few uncertain years for the housing market, there may be some steadier news for homeowners.

An overview of the most notable announcements made in her recent speech including personal taxation, housing and property, and transport.

As the Christmas period approaches and household budgets come under extra pressure, many homeowners start searching for ways to manage their outgoings. Recently, however, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a firm warning about misleading information online that could leave borrowers worse off.

The Government is preparing major changes to the energy efficiency requirements for rental properties across England and Wales. These proposals form part of a wider push to make homes warmer, greener, and more affordable to run.

Applying for a mortgage often involves more scrutiny than people expect. One of the first things a lender looks at is your bank statements.

With the rise of automated services, one might expect borrowers to rely solely on technology when arranging a mortgage. Yet, findings from the L&G Mortgage Club indicate that the majority of people still value speaking with a real person during such an important financial decision.

The buy-to-let market continues to evolve. With rental demand remaining strong and borrowing costs higher than in previous years, choosing the right investment property has become a more strategic decision than ever.

Renters and landlords are facing the biggest shake-up in housing law for more than thirty years after the Government’s Renters’ Rights Act officially became law.

A mortgage product transfer means staying with your current lender but moving to a new deal once your existing rate comes to an end. Remortgaging means replacing your current mortgage with one from a different lender.

The key question for homeowners and landlords is how low rates might go and when.

New figures have revealed that first-time buyers are now paying an eye-watering £163,047 on rent before they are able to purchase their first home.

First-time buyers across the country are set to benefit as a growing number of high street lenders follow Skipton Building Society’s lead in lowering the income required to borrow more against your salary.

Landlords across Britain are being warned to prepare for a major tax shake-up that will affect thousands from April 2026.

Homeowners whose fixed-rate mortgage deals expire in early 2026 are being urged to start planning ahead, as a new wave of rate rises and higher payments could be on the horizon.

Learn how to maximize your borrowing potential as a high-earning first-time buyer.

If you are considering buying your first home this summer, here is what to know and how to get ready.

Summer is the perfect time to tackle those home improvements you have been putting off. But instead of just ticking off a list of repairs, why not focus on the projects that can actually add value to your property?