Discover the benefits and drawbacks of owning a home, including increased value, lower costs, freedom, commitment, and saving for a deposit.
First-time buyer financial checklist
Home buying and selling
1 October 2020
Discover the essential expenses of buying a property, from admin fees to stamp duty and insurance. Ensure you're fully prepared for the financial implications of purchasing a home.
Questions to ask when viewing a house
Home buying and selling
16 September 2020
Unlock the secrets to finding your perfect home with essential questions to ask and what to look out for during a house viewing.
How to carry out home maintenance during and after lockdown
Home maintenance
27 July 2020
Discover essential information on home maintenance and repair work during and after lockdown, including safety measures and precautions for both yourself and those working in your home.
Tips for first time buyers
Home buying and selling
20 May 2020
Discover essential tips for first-time home buyers, from managing deposits and government schemes to hidden fees, property viewings, making offers, and finalising the practical details.
How to fix a blocked or broken gutter
Home maintenance
8 November 2019
Learn how to keep your gutters clean, clear, and well-maintained, and discover the potential long-term solutions to guttering maintenance.
How to buy a house: a step‑by‑step guide for first‑time home buyers & mortgages
Home buying and selling
4 November 2019
Looking to get on the property ladder but not sure where to begin? Get on the right foot with AXA’s 10 step guide to buying your first home.
Flood Re
Home insurance policies
18 February 2019
All you need to know about Flood Re, why it's important, who's eligible for it and what you can do if you live in a flood risk area.
What will the home of the future look like?
Inspiration and lifestyle
17 January 2019
How we live and work is changing. To find out how, we ask what the home of the future might tell us about how we live in five, ten and twenty years’ time.
