Property
Rights and responsibilities when buying, selling, renting or mortgaging property in the UK. We cover first-time buyers, tenants, landlords, council house purchases and insurance requirements.
Council Houses: Your Right to Buy
If you can buy your council house at a discount and what eligibility requirements apply to your situation.
Housing Insurance for a Rented Property
Renters don't insure the building itself, but landlords need property insurance to cover tenant damage and disasters.
Housing Insurance for a Shared House
Shared housing insurance is harder to get and more expensive because insurers see extra risk from living with people you don't know well.
Let Your Property Properly
Being a landlord means handling maintenance, safety checks, insurance and tenant rights, here's what you legally need to do.
The Rights of First Time Buyers
First-time buyers have rights when dealing with estate agents, from honest property descriptions to knowing whether you're buying freehold or leasehold.
The Rights of Renters
Your landlord must maintain repairs and utilities, and can't enter without notice, here's what renters are legally entitled to.
Timeshares and Your Rights
Know your legal protections before signing a timeshare contract and what red flags to watch for.
What You Need to Know About Mortgages
Get the facts on mortgages: how much you can borrow, what lenders look for, and what happens during the application process.
Your Rights When Remortgaging
Know what protections you have and what to watch for before switching your mortgage.