Homeownership & Renting
Full help for homeowners and tenants
Overpaying a mortgage – should I use savings to overpay?
Mortgage overpayments are at a 20-year high as a result of interest rate hikes. Overpaying…
Equity release – should you release money from your home?
Over 55, own your own home, but struggling for cash/want a more comfortable retirement? The…
Mortgage arrears
Struggling with your mortgage? This guide lists what help is out there
How to sell your property
Including how to compare estate agents
Free house price valuations
How to get an indication of your property's value
Should I extend my lease?
It's vital you don't let your lease drop below 80 years in length
Green mortgages
For those buying or living in an energy-efficient home
Moving home checklist
How to get prepared for the big move
Buy your freehold
How it works and how much it'll cost
50+ tips for renters
A fifth of households in the UK are privately rented
House auctions
It's possible to find repossessed properties at big discounts
The electoral roll
Being on the electoral roll is vital if you want to vote
Council tax bands
How to check if you're in the correct band
Housing & energy grants
There's a lot of financial help available right now
Mortgage prisoners
This guide lists what help is available
Switch equity release lifetime mortgage deal?
You could save in the long term
Cut your water bills
Many think they can't save, but it is possible
Find cheap broadband deals
Many people blindly overpay
Homeownership & Renting
Are you a homeowner? Or are you a renter? This section covers a number of issues that might be relevant to you – including leasehold, freehold, council tax bands and the electoral roll.
Are you in a leasehold property? For all the info on the differences between leasehold and freehold properties, plus for all about purchasing a freehold or extending a lease, see our respective guides.
Believe you're in the wrong council tax band? Our Council Tax Bands guide talks you through how you can check what band your property is in, and explains what the steps are if you decide to challenge the banding – something which could mean paying £100s less each year.
For this and much more, have a browse of our Homeownership & Renting page.
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