Martha Lott
Senior Digital Content ExecutiveHaving guest authored for many property websites, Martha now researches and writes articles for everything moving house related, from remortgages to conveyancing costs.
About
A past contributor to Today’s Conveyancer, the UK’s leading publication for the conveyancing market, Martha has a keen interest in property industry news. A previous blogger for the Huffington Post, Martha now puts her writing skills to good use for Compare My Move’s advice hub.
From gathering unique data and insights into the best day to move house and how much a house survey costs, Martha is passionate about informing UK home movers on everything they need to know for a successful moving house journey.
Experience
Education
Some previous work
Check out some of the previous articles Martha has done outside of Compare My Move.
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How To Make The Most Of A Conveyancing Lead Generation Service
Nov 29, 2019Today’s Conveyancerread this article
All articles by Martha Lott
Read some of Martha's work with Compare My Move.
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Moving House Timeline
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood5th Jul 2021 (Last updated on 17th Nov 2022) -
The Ultimate House Viewing Checklist
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
How to Make an Offer on a House in 2022
Written by Martha Lott22nd Nov 2019 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Buying a House at Auction with a Mortgage
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Stamp Duty in Wales: The Land Transaction Tax Explained
Written by Martha Lott17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 28th Sep 2022) -
Buy to Let Property Advice: 10 Essential Tips
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood21st Sep 2021 (Last updated on 12th Oct 2022) -
How Much Stamp Duty Will You Pay on a Second Home?
Written by Martha Lott29th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 27th Sep 2022) -
How Much Does Buildings Insurance Cost?
Written by Martha Lott25th Oct 2021 (Last updated on 12th Aug 2022) -
Solicitors Fees for Buying a House UK
Written by Martha Lott21st Jul 2022 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
What Is Indemnity Insurance?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood14th May 2021 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
What is the Cost of Selling a House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood17th Jun 2021 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
When Is The Best Time to Sell Your House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood1st Jun 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
Questions to Ask Estate Agents When Selling
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
How Much Are Estate Agent Fees When Selling a House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
Accepting an Offer on a House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
What Does an Estate Agent Do?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021) -
What is a Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn10th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 30th May 2022) -
What Is An Interest-Only Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn25th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 21st Sep 2021) -
Mortgages For Over 50s
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 30th Aug 2022) -
What Are Mortgage Affordability Checks?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Remortgage Conveyancing Solicitors
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn14th May 2021 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Jargon Buster For First Time Buyers: A Glossary
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn20th Aug 2020 (Last updated on 25th Aug 2022) -
What are Conveyancing Disbursements?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks1st Mar 2019 (Last updated on 25th Aug 2022) -
How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks20th May 2019 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
How Much Are Conveyancing Fees in 2022?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks2nd Jan 2020 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What is Online Conveyancing?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks28th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Find a Conveyancer or Solicitor When Buying or Selling a House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks3rd Oct 2018 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
What Are Conveyancing Searches?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks8th Nov 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
The 10 Best Conveyancing Solicitors in the UK 2022
Written by Martha Lott3rd Apr 2020 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
What is an Environmental Search?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Gareth Brooks7th May 2021 (Last updated on 21st Nov 2022) -
Money Laundering Checks When Buying a House UK
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn7th May 2021 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
Cheap Low Cost Conveyancing, Is It Worth It?
Written by Martha Lott16th Aug 2021 (Last updated on 16th Nov 2022) -
What is Equity Release and How Does it Work?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 17th Sep 2021) -
Solicitor Fees for Selling a House UK
Written by Martha Lott20th Jul 2022 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
Solicitor for Selling a House: First-time Sellers' Guide
Written by Martha Lott20th Jul 2022 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
Do I Need a Solicitor to Sell My House?
Written by Martha Lott26th Oct 2022 (Last updated on 8th Nov 2022) -
Do I Need a Solicitor For a Remortgage?
Written by Martha Lott26th Oct 2022 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
Can Buyers and Sellers use the Same Solicitor?
Written by Martha Lott28th Oct 2022 (Last updated on 8th Nov 2022) -
What to Do After Bad House Survey Results
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 15th Aug 2022) -
What Are Common House Survey Problems?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton29th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
What is a Building Survey (Level 3) or Full Structural Survey?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Stephenson18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 18th Nov 2022) -
What is a HomeBuyer Report? (Level 2 Survey)
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Stephenson18th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 18th Nov 2022) -
What is a Listed Building Survey?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
The Home Report: Sellers Survey in Scotland
Written by Martha Lott6th Apr 2018 (Last updated on 18th Nov 2022) -
What is a Valuation Report?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton13th Jan 2020 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
How Much Does a House Survey Cost in 2022?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
House Surveys - What Type of Survey Do I Need?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton29th Oct 2020 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
How to Find a RICS Surveyor
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton2nd Jul 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What is RICS And Why Is It Important?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton29th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
New RICS Home Survey Standard
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton5th Aug 2021 (Last updated on 6th Jul 2022) -
What Does a Surveyor Do and Look For?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton1st Oct 2021 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
Ceiling Cracks - When Should You Worry?
Written by Martha Lott12th Nov 2021 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What If Woodworm Is Found During a Property Survey?
Written by Martha Lott8th Dec 2021 (Last updated on 17th Jun 2022) -
How Snagging Lists Can Help New Property Owners
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton21st Nov 2019 (Last updated on 25th Aug 2022) -
How Long Does a Survey Take on a House?
Written by Martha Lott18th Nov 2022 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
What To Do if a Surveyor Devalues House?
Written by Martha Lott18th Nov 2022 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
What Happens After a Survey on a House?
Written by Martha Lott22nd Nov 2022 (Last updated on 24th Nov 2022) -
The 10 Best Surveyors in the UK 2022
Written by Martha Lott24th Nov 2022 (Last updated on 25th Nov 2022) -
How to Choose Your Moving Date
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce31st Oct 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce12th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Why Hire a Removal Company?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce25th Jul 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How Much Does The Average House Removal Company Cost?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Steve Jordan7th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
A Guide To Goods In Transit Insurance
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce15th Mar 2017 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What Not to Pack: A Guide to Non-allowable Removal Items
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2017 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What is the British Association of Removers?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce15th Nov 2017 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
What is a White Glove Delivery Service?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce26th Jan 2018 (Last updated on 30th May 2022) -
Packing Services and Moving Companies
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce16th Nov 2021 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
The UK's 10 Best Movers and Packers
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce14th Feb 2022 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
How to Find Cheap Removals Companies When Moving
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce30th May 2022 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Pack Books When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 21st Jul 2022) -
How to Make Wardrobe Boxes for Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 23rd May 2022) -
How to Pack Shoes For Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce16th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 21st Jul 2022) -
How to Move a Piano
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce1st Apr 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Label Boxes When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce11th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 7th Nov 2022) -
When to Start Packing for a Move
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce16th Jun 2022 (Last updated on 17th Nov 2022) -
Moving into a New House Checklist
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce31st Jan 2022 (Last updated on 17th Nov 2022) -
Helping the Elderly Move House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce19th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 8th Feb 2022) -
How to Move a Bed to Your New Home
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce23rd Aug 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Move Kitchen Appliances
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce29th Aug 2018 (Last updated on 15th Nov 2022) -
Money Saving Tips For Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce12th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 28th Oct 2022) -
Moving House Etiquette
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce17th Sep 2018 (Last updated on 17th Nov 2022) -
The 10 Best Removal Companies in London 2022
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce4th Feb 2020 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Declutter For a House Move
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Henry Paterson17th Jan 2020 (Last updated on 7th Nov 2022) -
Is It Better To Move House Or Extend?
Written by Martha Lott14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 21st Nov 2022) -
How to Move Schools When Moving House
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce14th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
10 Best Primary and Secondary Schools in Cardiff
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce16th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 23rd May 2022) -
The Worst UK Cities for Air Pollution
Written by Martha Lott17th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 26th May 2022) -
Buying a New Build vs Old House: Which is Better?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Mike Ashton20th Nov 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
What is a Let-to-Buy Mortgage?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Emma Lunn3rd Jun 2020 (Last updated on 29th Sep 2021) -
How Does the Rent to Buy Scheme Work?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Graham Norwood10th Mar 2020 (Last updated on 20th Jul 2021) -
Moving to South London
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce21st Jul 2020 (Last updated on 1st Jun 2022) -
Moving to Liverpool
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce10th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 1st Jun 2022) -
Moving to Gloucester
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce24th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 21st Jun 2022) -
Moving to Leicester
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce28th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
Moving to Reading
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce29th Jul 2020 (Last updated on 1st Jun 2022) -
Moving to Greenwich
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce22nd Jul 2020 (Last updated on 23rd May 2022) -
The Best Places to Live in Spain 2022
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce8th Sep 2021 (Last updated on 2nd Sep 2022) -
A Guide to International Removals Insurance
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Get Your Items Through Customs
Written by Martha Lott16th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 8th Sep 2022) -
How Much Do Self Storage Units Cost?
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce7th Jan 2022 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
A Guide to Moving House Storage
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce14th Jan 2022 (Last updated on 23rd Mar 2022) -
Self Storage Unit Sizes Explained
Written by Martha LottReviewed by Dave Sayce19th Jan 2022 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
All You Need-to-Know About Visas
Written by Martha Lott4th Oct 2017 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
How to Choose Long-Term Self Storage
Written by Martha Lott15th Feb 2018 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
10 Best Places to Live in Manchester
Written by Martha Lott4th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 27th Oct 2022) -
Help to Buy in Manchester: The Scheme Explained
Written by Martha Lott26th Feb 2019 (Last updated on 17th Nov 2022)
Other Authors
Adele MacGregor
Author, Blogger and Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Ashleigh Williams
Author, Blogger and Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Nicola Ryan
Author, Blogger and Digital Content Executive at Compare My Move
Expert Reviewers
Dave Sayce
Removal Industry Expert, Owner and Managing Director of Compare My Move
Emma Lunn
Freelance Personal Finance Journalist, Editor and Reviewer for Compare My Move
Gareth Brooks
Solicitor, Partner and Reviewer for Compare My Move
Graham Stephenson
MRICS Director and Owner of MAP Chartered Surveyors
Graham Norwood
Property Journalist, Editor and Reviewer for Compare My Move
Henry Paterson
Operations Executive for Housekeep and Reviewer for Compare My Move
Jayne Dowle
Freelance Property Journalist, Copywriter & Reviewer for Compare My Move
Mike Ashton
Director at Cambridge Building Surveyors and Reviewer For Compare My Move
Steve Jordan
Owner and Editor of The Mover Magazine & Reviewer for Compare My Move