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BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.79% UK Avg House Price £272,188 Annual Price Change +2% House Price Index 104.3 CPI Inflation 2.9%
BoE Base Rate 3.75% 2yr Fixed Mortgage 6.6% 5yr Fixed Mortgage 4.79% UK Avg House Price £272,188 Annual Price Change +2% House Price Index 104.3 CPI Inflation 2.9%
How legal costs could reshape your home insurance bills
Property Law

How legal costs could reshape your home insurance bills

A landmark court case has left high-profile figures with a £19m legal bill. Experts warn homeowners could face rising insurance costs as a result.

Property Law

When your lender goes bust: what happens to your mortgage and property

The Spectrum Building fire exposed a brutal gap in homeowner protections when freeholders fail. What safeguards exist for your mortgage and equity?

Green waste fees and missed collections: your rights as a householder
Property Law

Green waste fees and missed collections: your rights as a householder

Council green waste services often cost extra, but what happens when collections are skipped? Here's what homeowners need to know about their refund rights.

Damp and mould laws are changing how landlords must respond to your home
Property Law

Damp and mould laws are changing how landlords must respond to your home

A year into Awaab's Law implementation, housing standards are shifting focus from paperwork to people. Here's what tenants and homeowners need to know.

Damp and mould rules tighten this year: what tenants and landlords need to know
Property Law

Damp and mould rules tighten this year: what tenants and landlords need to know

New regulations on damp and mould enforcement arrive later this year, affecting both landlords and tenants across the UK. Here's what's changing and what you need to do.

Medical ethics and property law: lessons from distant mistakes
Property Law

Medical ethics and property law: lessons from distant mistakes

When safeguards fail in one industry, homeowners should pay attention. What emerging technologies teach us about protecting your biggest investment.

Boundary disputes: what neighbours really owe each other
Property Law

Boundary disputes: what neighbours really owe each other

Garden disputes with neighbours cost time and money. Here's what homeowners need to know about shared boundaries and who pays for fences.

Water shortages and property: what homeowners need to know
Property Law

Water shortages and property: what homeowners need to know

Hosepipe bans across England are raising questions about water security and its impact on property values. Here's what sellers and buyers should consider.

Electric cars and property value: what homeowners need to know
Property Law

Electric cars and property value: what homeowners need to know

EV ownership is reshaping how homeowners think about driveways and charging infrastructure. Here's what sellers and buyers should consider.

Fire doors and mixed-tenure blocks: what flat owners really need to know
Property Law

Fire doors and mixed-tenure blocks: what flat owners really need to know

New regulations clarify fire door responsibilities in flats. Here's how to check who's liable and what it means for your property.

How property lockouts expose you to predatory tradecraft
Property Law

How property lockouts expose you to predatory tradecraft

Locksmith fraud has surged 147% in recent months, with homeowners charged thousands for simple jobs. Here's how to protect yourself when you're locked out.

What makes a home worth remembering for generations
Property Law

What makes a home worth remembering for generations

From heritage buildings to family character, discover what transforms a house into a home that outlasts market cycles.

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