Commentary
Buying for the first time
What property buying opportunities are there for first-time buyers?
Aug 30, 20262 min read
News and insights
The latest,
without the noise.
Short pieces on what's changing in UK homeownership and what it means for you.
News
Rental demand analysis
A fascinating detailed report by Hello Neighbour
Aug 30, 20261 min read
News
New ISA consultations
What does this mean?
Jul 29, 20266 min read
Commentary
What is “comparable” evidence in rent increase cases?
What is the tribunal looking to decide?
Jul 19, 20265 min read
Commentary
I’d still do it all over again
A home is not an investment, but can provide security whatever the market does.
Jul 19, 20263 min read
Commentary
Gentrification or Opportunity?
Is this gentrification, or an opportunity for first-time buyers?
Jul 7, 20265 min read
News
What will a new PM mean for homebuyers?
For serious buyers, nothing.
Jun 30, 20262 min read
Guides
The true cost of buying a home
It's rarely the ‘10%’ you've been quoted. Here's how to estimate the figure that actually gets you to completion, fees, stamp duty and all.
Jun 29, 20262 min read
Commentary
“I Can’t Afford To Buy”
Can you, or can’t you?
Jun 29, 20261 min read
Commentary
Can I buy with no deposit, or a very low one?
The schemes exist, but the small print decides everything. Here’s a plain map of what's what.
Jun 24, 20263 min read
Commentary
The "just one more viewing" trap
How to tell genuine caution from cold feet so you move when it's right, not a month, a year, or decade too late.
Jun 16, 20262 min read
Commentary
Buying Now? First-time Buyer?
Should FTBs be running for the hills?
May 11, 20261 min read
News
Webinar on Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Webinar date 😁
Apr 24, 20261 min read
Commentary
Be Prepared
Cutting through the noise…
Apr 17, 20261 min read
Commentary
Message From A Regulated Broker
Despite recent rate rises due to the war and rising oil prices, there perhaps hasn’t been a better time to buy!
Mar 12, 20262 min read
News
Another 0% Deposit Mortgage
Another product brings homeownership closer to more tenants.
Feb 28, 20261 min read
Posts
A message to you from Patricia
You spoke. We listened.
Feb 28, 20262 min read
News
The Year Of The FTB
It hasn’t been a better time to buy - for years!
Feb 12, 20261 min read
News
First-Time Buyers Are Making A Stand
Some FTBs are taking advantage of opportunities available right now. See how.
Feb 10, 20262 min read
News
The £300k Milestone & The North-South Divide
How do recent changes affect you? Average house prices? Interest rates? Mortgages?
Feb 7, 20262 min read
News
The Financial Reporter reported this today
In addition to Skipton’s 0% deposit mortgage for renters, it will also allow them up to 3 months’ payment holiday to ‘settle into’ their new home.
Feb 4, 20261 min read
Articles
5★ Tenants: Securing a Place
How do we ‘ace’ viewings?
Feb 4, 20261 min read
Tips
Boosting Income Multiples Through The Gig Economy
Gig economy income can be perfect for a longer term homeownership plan - if done responsibly and lawfully.
Feb 2, 20261 min read
Tips
Boosting Income Multiples With Additional Jobs
(Lawfully!) A 2nd, or 3rd job? Need to boost income levels?
Feb 2, 20261 min read
Tips
Boosting Income Multiples With Non-job Options
Don’t ignore any income source. Every little helps!
Feb 2, 20261 min read
News
There’s Another 0% Deposit Renters’ Mortgage
First posted on 22/1/2026 and then updated it on 2/2/2026. Another 0% deposit mortgage for renters.
Feb 2, 20261 min read
Articles
5★ Tenants: Stand Out in Your Rental Search
Whilst you are waiting to become a homeowner, make the best of renting (a series)
Jan 31, 20264 min read
News
The 2nd 0% deposit mortgage announced this month!
Two in one month? Happy days 😁
Jan 31, 20264 min read
Tips
Boosting Income Multiples With Commission
How do you maximise your borrowing capacity with commissions?
Jan 27, 20262 min read
Articles
Building Equity
Is equity building the desire or a by-product?
Jan 26, 20262 min read
Tips
Boosting Income Multiples With Overtime
How to effectively increase borrowing capacity when buying a home…
Jan 25, 20262 min read
Articles
Rising Rents
The effect of rising rents…
Jan 24, 20262 min read
Tips
Gaslighting (?)
Don’t allow yourself to be lied to when it comes to homeownership.
Jan 22, 20261 min read
Tips
New Year; New Owned Home?
If you truly want to, could this be your year? If not, why not?
Jan 22, 20261 min read