First time buyers can now borrow up to six times their salary with a 5% deposit, due to changes announced by Nationwide. The lender said it has extended the loan-to-income ratio on its Helping Hand ...

Most UK homes could do with more insulation, but our research shows that the price puts many of us off. Loft insulation though can be quite affordable and easy to fit. Here we look at loft insulation ...

The cost of applying for planning permission in England is £258. This is the cost of householder planning applications, which cover alterations to single houses including extensions. If you need to ...

What is a restrictive covenant? Restrictive covenants are binding conditions that are written into a property’s deeds or contract by a seller to determine what a homeowner can or cannot do with their ...

What is a conservation area? A conservation area is a designated area of historic and architectural interest. There are legal restrictions on what changes can be made to buildings, greenery and street ...