Nicky Burridge

The construction of nearly 45,000 homes is now underway, the highest number in 15 years for the new-build industry. Get the latest.

Buying in an area that's being regenerated is a smart move. Find out which major cities are having tens of millions of pounds invested in them right now.

A new initiative has launched to enable eligible social housing tenants to buy a share of their home as part of a drive to help more people own their own homes.

What if the rent you paid could be saved towards your deposit instead? New homes developer Fairview has launched a scheme that does exactly that.

Estate agents say homes with high energy efficiency ratings are holding their value despite market slowdown, according to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

People in new-build homes can expect to pay an average of £3,117.85 a year less for gas and electricity, according to the Home Builders Federation.

Government looks into creating new holiday let rules to protect communities, with short-term lets in holiday hotspots potentially needing planning permission.

100% no-deposit mortgages have made a return for the first time since 2008. It means first-time buyers can step onto the property ladder without saving for a deposit or having a guarantor. Instead, first-time buyers must show they have paid their rent on time for the past 12 months. They must also meet the lender’s credit score and affordability criteria. Skipton Building Society’s Track Record Mortgage is aimed at first-time buyers who are currently renting. The Track Record Mortgage offers a f…

Fancy building your own home but don’t have a big deposit? The government’s Help to Build Equity Loan scheme could be for you. Here’s the lowdown on how the buying scheme works. 1. What is Help to Build? The Help to Build Equity Loan Scheme is a new government initiative for people who want to build their own home. You can use it to either get on the property ladder for the first time or build your next home. The scheme works by helping people with only a 5% deposit get a cheaper mortgage by t…

Thinking of buying your first property but unsure about what bills you’ll pay as a homeowner? Let’s take a look at the regular costs you’ll need to budget for.