Mortgages & Homes
Buying, remortgaging, renting and running a home
Mortgages & HomesFixed mortgage ending in 2026? How to lock a new rate before November
Around 1.5 million fixes end this year. Here is how to secure a rate early and avoid drifting on to the SVR
Mortgages & HomesStamp duty and property purchase taxes in 2026: the full bands
SDLT bands for England and NI, the 5% additional property surcharge, how Scotland and Wales differ, and when you can reclaim
Mortgages & HomesFirst-time buyer costs in 2026: the full bill beyond the deposit
Stamp duty, survey, legal and moving costs for first-time buyers, plus how the Lifetime ISA bonus helps
Mortgages & HomesOverpay your mortgage or save the money? How to compare
Compare your mortgage rate with the net rate on savings, keep an emergency fund first, and know your overpayment limit
Mortgages & HomesRenters' Rights Act: what tenants in England can now expect
Periodic tenancies, no section 21, one rent rise a year and a cap on upfront rent. Your rights since 1 May 2026
Mortgages & HomesMoving home money checklist: bills, meters, mail and your deposit
The admin that saves money when you move: council tax, meter readings, redirection, broadband exit rights and deposit return