Costs & Financing Articles & Guides

Juggling the costs of a house renovation

Is it better to do full house renovations or room-by-room?

Buying your first home - is ‘doing up’ worth the saving?

Fixer-upper houses: top tips for your first time

How to manage extra costs & building delays in a cost of living crisis

How to navigate working and living in a renovation project

How to add an extra room to your home without breaking the bank

The cost of a rear extension in the UK and how to save some pennies

Loft Conversion Costs UK 2025: A Complete Guide to Budgeting Your Build

What is the cost of an extension over a garage?

What are the benefits of remortgaging?

Buy-to-let remortgaging explained

House valuation for a remortgage: what to expect in the UK

Can you remortgage to buy another property?

Remortgage advice: what you should know and the questions to ask when mortgaging

How much does a remortgage cost? The fees you should be aware of

How to remortgage for home improvements and extensions in the UK

Garden room extension cost: breakdown and ideas to keep it under control

Buying a new build? Here’s everything you need to know

Our top home finance tips to consider before summer

Single storey extension costs: what you need to know

How does maternity leave affect remortgaging?

When not to remortgage

What is a gifted deposit?

What is buildings and contents insurance?

What is a green mortgage?

When is the best time to pay off a Help to Buy loan?

Buying a house with cash: pros and cons

What is let-to-buy?

What is financial protection?

Taking care of your money and your mental health

Easy ways to save money on your household bills

Top 5 ways to avoid landlord fines

How to save money to buy a house

7 things to know when buying your first home

How to become mortgage-free

Is buy-to-let still a good investment in 2022?

What is income protection insurance?

Do you need life insurance to get a mortgage?

Busting the myth of the big deposit

First-time buyer stamp duty rules

How to get a mortgage on your own

Getting a mortgage with a low credit score

Different types of mortgages explained

A guide to homebuyer surveys

Buying a house with cash

When is the best time to pay off a Help to Buy loan?

Can I remortgage my house to buy another property?

Mortgage bankers vs mortgage brokers: why use a mortgage broker?

Can a student get a mortgage?

Can you build a house in London?

What are Help to Buy Equity Loans?

What is shared ownership?

Stamp Duty Holiday: what does the extension mean?

What is mortgage payment protection insurance?

What is a 95% mortgage?

How to remortgage in the UK: a step by step process

A guide to mortgages and moving house

A guide to home improvement grants in 2021

Should you invest in a buy-to-let property?

5 finance rules to follow when buying a home to renovate

Buying, selling and moving house during lockdown

How to finance building your own home

How home design can lower the cost of bills

Five ways to save money when building a 'granny flat'

How much does it cost to build a wraparound extension?

A guide to buying land in the UK

The difference having a specialist lender can make

What's the best way of financing a house extension?

5 reasons why homeowners experience budget disaster

How you can use the equity in your home to fund your project

A guide to working out the total cost of your project

Introducing our new partnership with the Mortgage Advice Bureau

Two-storey extensions: costs and planning

How much does it cost to build an extension / conversion?

How much does it cost to build a conservatory

How much money can DIY save you on your house extension?

How much does it cost to build a granny flat

What type of finance do you need for home improvements?

The best time for sorting out your finance when remodelling

We're calling on the government to cut VAT on home improvements

Case Study: I chose the cheapest contractor quotes and paid for it!

The dangers of a cheap architectural quote

Cost cutting tips for your rear extension

5 unexpected costs of extending your home

Money saving tips for building a house

How much does a garage conversion cost?

Why are some architects cheaper than others?

House extension cost: how to budget for your project

How much does it cost to build an annexe?

Maisonette: how to add more value to yours

How much does it cost to convert a loft?

How much does it cost to build a rear extension?

How much does it cost to build a house?

Do conservatories add value to your house?

How much does an extra bathroom add to the value of a house?

How much does an orangery cost to build?

Do loft conversions add value to your house?

What percentage of construction cost do architects charge?

How much does a kitchen extension cost?