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Why your energy bill still follows gas prices and how ‘Pot Zero’ could change that
With support growing across political lines, ‘Pot Zero’ offers a way to shift older renewables into fixed-price contracts and potentially reduce the impact of gas prices on household bills
Freedom to Buy: Will it really open the door for buyers with low deposits?
A permanent mortgage guarantee scheme aims to help first-time buyers, but experts question whether it tackles the real barriers to homeownership
Zonal pricing isn’t dead yet: Could regional energy costs still happen?
Government shelves zonal energy pricing, but with experts divided and reforms still underway, the debate over how to fairly charge for power is far from over
How many homes have Labour managed to build in their first year in power?
Statistics reveal the government is over 110k short of its annual housing targets
Are mortgage rates going down? July sees major cuts as lenders compete for your business
UK mortgage rates are tumbling as lenders ramp up competition ahead of an anticipated Bank of England base rate cut in August
Watch our masterclass: how to reduce the cost of your build with quantity surveyor and build cost expert Tim Phillips
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How British homebuyers face higher costs, tougher lending rules and fewer rights compared to Europe and beyond
A deep dive into global mortgage systems reveals how the UK mortgage market is more difficult for buyers compared to elsewhere in the world
Why new Compulsory Purchase Order powers are making it easier for the government to take your land
Compulsory Purchase Orders are important to be aware of if you're a landowner as you could face the prospect of having your land taken away from you
