Publications

The research amongst 2,000 UK adults was conducted by the HomeOwners Alliance, on behalf of National Conveyancing Week, and sought to highlight the level of consumer understanding of conveyancing and the role of a conveyancer in the home purchase/sale process. It also asked how UK homeowners found their conveyancer, their satisfaction with the service, and what improvements they would like to see to the process.

The HomeOwners Alliance calls to scrap stamp duty for those buying a home to live in, following our research which highlights that 1 in 4 first time buyers are now paying stamp duty. House prices have soared by around £100,000 between 2014 and 2022, but stamp duty bands have not changed, meaning more people are penalised by the tax than the government intended.

In collaboration with HomeViews, this New Build Buyers Guide reports on the most common regrets and questions to ask when buying a new build home.

Remember your estate agent and you want the same things: a quick sale at the best price. This guide will help you get the best out of your estate agent and help you avoid unexpected costs and common pitfalls at every step of the home selling process.

Our Homeowner Survey 2019, now in its seventh year and polled by YouGov, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting UK homeowners and those keen to own. We report on 6 years of housing concern trends with a spotlight on leasehold, generation rent, new homes & home improvements.

Thousands of homeowners across the UK have experienced moving day delays and cancellations as a result of funds arriving late and sellers taking longer to vacate properties, losing hundreds of pounds in the process, reveals research conducted by HomeOwners Alliance.

Every year we undertake a nationwide survey to find out how people feel about their most obsessed about possession – our homes. Our Homeowner Survey 2018, polled by YouGov, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting homeowners and those aspiring to own.

One of the attractions of a newly built home is that it should be more straightforward to buy and own than an old home. But far too many people buying newly built homes end up in extreme difficulties, often costing them thousands of pounds. Every day, the HomeOwners Alliance team help new home buyers to try to resolve their problems.

Research from Homeowners Alliance reveals homeowners in the UK may be leaving themselves at risk of financial misery by not staying informed when it comes to their mortgage. The findings also highlight a self-confessed lack of understanding of different mortgage products and confusion with some mortgage terminology.

HomeOwners Alliance research looks at what is important to consumers when choosing an estate agent and common turn-offs. Findings show that despite sellers claiming fees and performance were the most important factors when choosing an agent, very few actually took the time to check this information properly.

Every year we undertake a nationwide survey to find out how people feel about their most obsessed about possession – our homes. Our Homeowner Survey 2017, polled by YouGov, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting homeowners and those aspiring to own.

Our report sheds light on the true scale, shocking practises and widespread consumer misunderstanding of the leasehold property market

very year we undertake a nationwide survey to find out how people feel about their most obsessed about possession – our homes. Our Homeowner Survey 2016, polled by YouGov, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting homeowners and those aspiring to own.

Every year we undertake a nationwide survey to find out how people feel about their most obsessed about possession – our homes. Our Homeowner Survey 2015, polled by YouGov and sponsored by BLP Insurance, Trust Mark and My Home Move, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting homeowners and those aspiring to own.

The overwhelming majority of estate agents are secretive about the fees they charge home sellers, and they often have blatantly unfair contracts, according to a new report which lifts the lid on sharp practices in the industry.

Every year we undertake a nationwide survey to find out how people feel about their most obsessed about possession – our homes. Our Homeowners Survey 2014, polled by YouGov, gives a state of the nation report on the biggest concerns and latest trends affecting homeowners and those aspiring to own.

First time buyers expect buying a home to be stressful in so many ways, especially getting a mortgage, whereas existing homeowners are more worried about the stamp duty bill. The survey includes how much people trust property professionals.

Tax on buying a home rises more than ten-fold to nearly £6000 since mid 1990s

300,000 interest-mortgage holders set to lose their home due to tightening of restrictions by the FSA.

The dream of homeownership is dying in Britain, undoing a century of social progress