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UK property guides — buyers, renters, investors
Every HomeClicked guide in one place. Updated for 2026 SDLT rates, current shared ownership rules, snagging best practice and the largest UK housebuilders.
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Top House Builders in the UK
Compare the UK house builders people search for most, including Barratt, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway, Redrow, CALA and Berkeley.
Read guide →New Build Snagging List 2026
Most builders follow NHBC's 7-day rule for cosmetic snags. Years 1–2 of your NHBC Buildmark cover most defects; years 3–10 cover the major structure.
Read guide →Finance
Help to Buy ISA
Check the Help to Buy ISA bonus rules, final claim deadline, property price limits and alternatives for first-time buyers.
Read guide →Help to Buy Scheme
Help to Buy equity loans have closed, but first-time buyers still have routes into new homes through LISAs, shared ownership and other schemes.
Read guide →Shared Ownership New Build Guide
Buy 10-75% of a new build with a 5% deposit on the share, then pay subsidised rent on the rest. Eligibility, deposit, rent and staircasing explained.
Read guide →Stamp Duty on New Build Homes 2026
After the April 2025 changes, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty up to £300,000 with relief up to £500,000. Movers pay nothing on the first £125,000.
Read guide →Living
Safest Places to Live in the UK
Explore safer UK towns, cities and districts, plus the checks buyers and renters should make before choosing an area.
Read guide →Apartments with Pools and Gyms in the UK
Find out which apartment amenities matter most, from resident gyms and pools to concierge, coworking and rooftop spaces.
Read guide →Best Places to Live in the UK
Compare UK cities, market towns and family-friendly areas by lifestyle, affordability, schools, transport and housing choice.
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