Knowledge Base
UK Property FAQ
Short, sourced answers to the questions people most ask about UK property data: UPRNs, EPC certificates, stamp duty, rental yield, the Renters Rights Act, Making Tax Digital and Land Registry access.
Buying & Affordability
- What property can I afford?
- How do mortgages work?
- How long does it take to buy a house in the UK?
- How much deposit do I need to buy a house?
- Is now a good time to buy a house in the UK?
- What are solicitors' fees when buying a house?
- How do property auctions work in the UK?
- Can you sell a property after probate?
- What is a mortgage in principle?
EPC
Laws & Regulations
- Is Section 21 still valid in 2026?
- When does the Building Safety Levy start?
- Do I need to register my holiday let?
- How much is the High Value Council Tax Surcharge?
- Is the Leasehold Reform Bill law yet?
- What is a Rent Pressure Zone in Scotland?
- What is the grey belt?
- What is material information in a property listing?
- Do landlords need to send the Information Sheet?
Making Tax Digital
Moving Logistics
Pets & Landlords
Property Data API
Property Fundamentals
- What's the difference between freehold and leasehold?
- What is a property chain and how does it work?
- What's included in the sale of a house? (Fixtures and fittings)
- How long has this property been on the market?
- How do I check the council tax band of a property?
- What is conveyancing?
- What searches are done when buying a house?
- What happens on exchange and completion?
- How do I check the broadband speeds at a property?