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Just 2.5% down on a new-build, with the Government covering 20%. The fine print arrives with the Budget. If you open a newspaper, watch the news or read what comes up in the doomscrolling news on social media, you’ll have probably realised that, economically speaking, things are currently tough. The country is in an “affordability crisis”, fuelled by the rising costs of goods diminishing the disposable income available to the household. This is largely the …

Younger adults use AI most for money, but it’s the over 65s who trust it most. Artificial intelligence is firmly and noisily in the news at the moment, with both positive and negative takes on how it’s used. It’s a powerful tool that can cut the time it takes to complete the most mundane of tasks, and can even assist with more delicate work, such as reviewing scans and x-rays for something the human eye …

There’s a strong desire among current non-homeowners to own their own home, with 73% saying they want to get onto the property ladder. This is according to the 2026 HomeOwner Report compiled by the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) and published in July 2026. What’s more worrying for aspiring homeowners is that just over half of those responding to the survey, 52%, believe they’ll never be in a position to make that dream a reality. Meanwhile, first-time …

The lot of the first-time buyer is not a happy one for most of the time. If you’ve struggled to find the necessary cash for a deposit, and all the sundry costs that come with getting the keys to your first home (survey, mortgage arrangement fees, removals, conveyancing and so on), you’ll know exactly how difficult the homebuying process can be. Part of the problem is that house price inflation over the last few decades …

Buying a new-build feels like the easier option — until you realise it comes with its own set of considerations that catch many first-time buyers off guard. Searching for and then buying a property can be quite a stressful activity, but this is tempered by the sense of excitement as you look forward to moving in and what you plan to do in making your mark on your purchase. There is so much to think …