Property

EU rules make mortgages more complicated

Jun 14, 2013

When European regulations are introduced, getting a new mortgage will become even more confusing

Fall in first-time buyer mortgages

Jun 13, 2013

The choice of mortgages for struggling first-time buyers has shrunk in the last year despite Government efforts to unblock the housing market, a financial information website has found.

Help-to-Buy 'not for second homes'

Jun 13, 2013

Second-home buyers will not be able to use the Government's Help-to-Buy scheme to purchase another property, Prime Minister David Cameron has said

'Second steppers' face higher costs

Jun 10, 2013

Homeowners trying to take their second step on the housing ladder have seen their trading up costs more than double over the last decade, a report has found

The road that's falling into the sea

Jun 07, 2013

A cul-de-sac in Torquay could be the country's most dangerous, as properties have started falling into the sea

Landlords warned over wiring faults

Jun 07, 2013

Around one in five private rental sector tenants has been exposed to the risk of an accident or fire due to their landlord ignoring an electrical fault

Halifax: House prices rise by 2.6%

Jun 07, 2013

House prices have recorded their strongest annual increase for more than two years in May in further signs that the market is gathering momentum

'Flying start' for Help to Buy

Jun 06, 2013

The Government's Help to Buy housing scheme has got off to a "flying start", with 4,000 homes reserved in two months, according to an industry report

Letting spare rooms could net £69bn

Jun 05, 2013

Home-owners in England could collectively generate £69 billion a year by renting out their spare bedroom to a lodger, research has suggested

Three ways to help control UK rents

Jun 05, 2013

An ill-conceived protest to cap rents shows little knowledge about free markets

Why you must keep on top of your credit score when looking for a property

Jun 05, 2013

Whether you’re buying or renting a property, checking and taking steps to improve your credit record can make all the difference.

Why borrowers are rushing to remortgage

Jun 04, 2013

The number of borrowers remortgaging has rocketed lately

A walk-in wardrobe could sell your home

Jun 04, 2013

We reveal the features that will help your property sell faster - and how to make the most of them

Is £28k fine for tree felling fair?

Jun 03, 2013

As one man is made to pay £28k after chopping down a tree in his garden, we ask whether it's fair

Councils to sell houses on eBay?

Jun 03, 2013

Council tenants should be able to buy their homes via eBay, MPs said