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  • Christmas to halt house price recovery
    Rebecca Atkinson
    16.11.09
    Recent house price gains are expected to unravel over the next three months as people focus on Christmas rather than the home-buying process.
  • House prices will keep rising
    Rebecca Atkinson
    10.11.09
    House prices will keep rising, despite claims that the recovery in values is unsustainable, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said.
  • House price recovery falters
    Rebecca Atkinson
    30.10.09
    Latest figures from Nationwide suggest the recovery in the housing market has faltered, with just a slight increase in property prices in October.
  • Bypass estate agents and sell your home yourself
    Rebecca Atkinson
    27.10.09
    Estate agents fees can be as much as 2.5% plus VAT - no wonder many people would prefer to sell their homes themselves. Rebecca Atkinson explains how to bypass estate agents and still sell your home.
  • Stamp duty holiday boosts house prices
    Rebecca Atkinson
    19.10.09
    October saw the highest rise in asking prices for six years as homeowners looked to take advantage of the final months of the stamp duty exemption.
  • Housebuilders facing major debt issues
    Rhian Nicholson
    15.10.09
    The UK housebuilding sector is facing a "wall of debt maturities" which could lead to serious problems with refinancing in the next three years, a report from credit agency Fitch has warned.
  • House prices back to 2008 levels
    Rebecca Atkinson
    02.10.09
    House prices are now at the same level as September last year, after the fifth consecutive month of increasing values.
  • Mortgage lending stabilising
    Tanya Powley
    23.09.09
    More signs are emerging that mortgage lending has stabilised for the main high street banks, the British Bankers' Association has said.
  • House prices propped up by short supply
    Rebecca Atkinson
    21.09.09
    House prices are being supported by a shortage of property for sale, with Rightmove reporting the lowest stock levels for 18 months.
  • Can landlords evict their tenants?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    16.09.09
    What rights do landlords have if their tenants stop paying the rent? Janet Waine, a legal expert, and Moneywise offer some advice.
  • Housing shortage boosts prices, RICS says
    Tanya Powley
    15.09.09
    A shortage of properties in London and the South-East of England helped house prices rise during August, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says.
  • House prices set for further falls
    Rhian Nicholson
    14.09.09
    House prices are in for further falls and will not get back to their 2007 peak for another five years, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.
  • House prices edge up in August
    Tanya Powley
    10.09.09
    House prices inched up 0.8% in August, reported mortgage lender Halifax today, notching the second successive monthly gain.
  • Buy-to-let investors sued by developers
    Tanya Powley
    09.09.09
    Hundreds of buy-to-let investors have been sued by developers after they tried to back out of off-plan property purchase contracts.
  • Persimmon sees signs of stability
    Rhian Nicholson
    25.08.09
    Housebuilder Persimmon added to hopes of a recovery in the housing sector, reporting stronger sales and stabilising prices in recent months.
  • Mortgage lending picks up
    Tanya Powley
    20.08.09
    Mortgage lending increased by a quarter in July as the housing market continues to show green shoots of recovery, figures show.
  • Confidence improves, but house prices still fall
    Rebecca Atkinson
    17.08.09
    Three quarters of homeowners think house prices will not fall further over the next year, as sentiment about the outlook for the property market improves during the summer.
  • Lack of supply boosts house prices
    Johanna Gornitzki
    11.08.09
    A shortage of properties in the UK helped house prices rise during July, according to a report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  • RICS upbeat on house prices
    Hannah Ricci
    06.08.09
    There's more optimism in the housing market today, with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors predicting house prices will end the year higher than they started
  • House prices rise in July
    Hannah Ricci
    05.08.09
    Hope is on the horizon today for homeowners, after Halifax reported a 1.1% increase in house prices in July.
  • House prices set for slow recovery
    Nathalie Bonney
    03.08.09
    House prices will continue to fall this year and next year before stabilising, according to the National Housing Federation's forecast.
  • A house for all seasons
    Faith Glasgow
    28.07.09
    Fancy holidaying in a desirable location, with the potential for capital gains? Faith Glasgow visits a Croatian idyll to see how a fractional scheme works.
  • Latin quarters
    Faith Glasgow
    28.07.09
    Brazil's not an obvious choice for property investors, but under-developed regions boast high yields from growing tourism, finds Faith Glasgow.
  • Grab an overseas giveaway
    Sam Barrett
    27.07.09
    The Budget included some generous tax breaks for those with second properties in the EEA. Sam Barrett explains why you need to act now.
  • Is your home underinsured?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    21.07.09
    People could be at risk of leaving themselves underinsured because their policy doesn't cover their valuable possessions. Rebecca Atkinson looks at how specialist insurance could help.
  • Should you help your kids onto the ladder?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    21.07.09
    More first-time buyers are turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad to help them get onto the ladder. But what should parents bear in mind before digging deep?
  • Long journey ahead for housing recovery
    Chris Thomas
    14.07.09
    Any recovery in the housing market is likely to take time, PricewaterhouseCooper has warned, while the latest RICS survey suggests more near-term optimism.
  • Housebuilders hopeful of housing upturn
    Chris Thomas
    09.07.09
    Housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow lent further support to hopes of an upturn in the struggling housing market with cautiously optimistic updates.
  • Halifax figures indicate housing stability
    Chris Thomas
    08.07.09
    The housing market is showing further signs of stabilising with a slower quarterly rate of decline in the three months, according to the latest Halifax property survey.
  • Swap bricks and mortar for an alternative home
    Laura Howard
    07.07.09
    If you are a first-time buyer looking for a truly affordable home, it could be worthwhile widening your horizons. Laura Howard weighs up the alternative ways of finding a roof to put over your head.
  • Housing market recovery stalls
    Chris Thomas
    29.06.09
    Hopes of a housing market recovery have suffered another set back after weaker-than-expected data revealed times are still extremely tough in the property sector.
  • Lenders accused of debt intimidation
    Rebecca Atkinson
    25.06.09
    Citizens Advice has accused lenders of intimidating borrowers by threatening to make them sell their homes even where the debt was not secured against the property.
  • Four buyers for every property
    Rebecca Atkinson
    18.06.09
    Demand for housing is now outstripping supply - with four house hunters for every property - but a fall in mortgage lending in May means this demand may not translate into sales.
  • How to buy a property at auction
    Rebecca Atkinson
    16.06.09
    The slow housing market and an increase in repossessions have led to more buyers turning to auction houses. But while you may be able to pick up a discount, there are risks involved. Rebecca Atkinson explains how to buy a repossessed home at auction.
  • House prices yet to hit 'floor'
    Rebecca Atkinson
    09.06.09
    The 'floor' for house prices has not yet been reached despite evidence that the housing market is stabilising, economists have warned.
  • Is now the time to buy property?
    Rob Griffin
    08.06.09
    With house prices having fallen significantly since 2007, should buyers finally take the plunge? Rob Griffin weighs up the pros and cons.
  • Home sweet loan
    Ruth Emery
    05.06.09
    The negative equity days of the 1980s are a thing of the past, but does that mean equity release is now a sensible route to take? Ruth Emery reports.
  • Should you fix your mortgage?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    04.06.09
    Deciding whether to opt for a tracker or fixed-rate mortgage is a touch call at the moment. Rebecca Atkinson looks at the pros and cons.
  • What next for house prices?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    29.05.09
    Does the house price increase seen in May suggest the beginning of the end, or could changes to supply and demand actually result in bigger falls down the line?
  • Repossessions up in first quarter
    Jim Moore
    15.05.09
    The number of people losing their homes because they couldn't pay their mortgage jumped to 12,800 in the first three months of 2009.
  • Mortgages at five-year low
    Rebecca Atkinson
    14.05.09
    Mortgages are now at their cheapest level since 2004 - for borrowers able to put down deposits of 25% of more.
  • Signs of life
    Alexander Garrett
    12.05.09
    The moribund property market has further to fall, but with the bottom in sight, investors and buyers are stepping up their interest, reports Alexander Garrett.
  • House price falls not over yet
    Rebecca Atkinson
    06.05.09
    One of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders has warned that house price falls are far from over.
  • Banks increase mortgage activity
    Chris Thomas
    01.05.09
    Mortgage approvals continue to increase as banks' appetite for lending grows - but experts warn that such green shoots do not signal the beginning of the end.  
  • Confidence is key to housing recovery
    Rebecca Atkinson
    30.04.09
    The housing market cannot recover until consumer confidence does, with house prices likely to continue falling for the rest of 2009 and beyond, experts have warned.
  • Halifax offers to pay stamp duty
    Rebecca Atkinson
    30.04.09
    First-time buyers have been warned against being seduced by a new mortgage from Halifax that promises to pay their stamp duty.
  • Housing market dealt double blow
    Chris Thomas
    27.04.09
    Hopes of a recovery in the housing market were dealt a double blow today, with news that house prices fell again in April and mortgage lending among Britain's biggest banks fell for the first time in four months in March.
  • Help for homeowners?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    22.04.09
    Commentators are unimpressed by the three-month stamp duty holiday extension announced in the Budget.
  • House sales up 40% in March
    Rebecca Atkinson
    22.04.09
    House sales jumped by 40% during March, but remain well compared to the same month last year and at the height of the housing market boom in 2007.
  • Can you afford ethical investments during tough times?
    Liam Tarry
    20.04.09
    Although your heart could be into 
investing in ethical companies, you may feel your pocket cannot afford it. 
But Liam Tarry shows that you don't have to sacrifice returns for a clear conscience.
  • 900,000 in negative equity
    Rebecca Atkinson
    19.04.09
    Around 900,000 homeowners are now in negative equity as a result of falling house prices, with some people owing up to £37,000 more than their home is worth.
  • Middle-classes rush to downsize
    Rebecca Atkinson
    14.04.09
    Record numbers of middle-class homeowners with £500,000 plus properties are desperate to offload their homes as the economic slump hits 'white collar' workers hard.
  • Mining the cash in your home
    Rob Griffin
    14.04.09
    Should you unlock the value in your home 
if you're strapped for cash? Rob Griffin looks 
at the pros and cons of equity release.
  • Cattles needs £850m for bad loans
    Jim Moore
    01.04.09
    Doorstep lender Cattles needs to make up £850 million of additional provisions to cover bad loans, the company has admitted.
  • Could you slash your mortgage costs?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    27.03.09
    Some borrowers could be better off redeeming their mortgage early and paying a fee to take advantage of lower rates currently on offer.
  • Recovery signs for the housing market
    Jim Moore
    24.03.09
    There were fresh signs of recovery in the housing market today. as the BBA released figures showing the third monthly rise in mortgage approvals.
  • Survival guide for small businesses
    Rob Griffin
    16.03.09
    Things are looking tough for small business owners. Rob Griffin offers advice on how to ensure your business survives the recession.
  • Escape the negative equity trap
    Rebecca Atkinson
    13.03.09
    House prices could plummet by a further 55% - pushing up to six million homeowners into negative equity. But there are ways to escape the negative equity trap.
  • Beware the buy-to-let marketing patter
    Tony Hetherington
    11.03.09
    Jim Moore, the man behind buy-to-let investment firm Inside Track, is back with two new ventures. Tony Hetherington warns investors to watch out for the risks.
  • Beat council tax rises
    Rebecca Atkinson
    25.02.09
    Council tax bills are set to jump by 3% this year - but there are ways you can reduce your bill.
  • Renters benefiting from crunch
    Rebecca Atkinson
    25.02.09
    The credit crunch may be preventing thousands of people from getting on the property ladder, but research suggests that renters are rarely had it so good.
  • Can Northern Rock rescue the mortgage market?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    24.02.09
    The Government has confirmed that Northern Rock is to ramp up its mortgage lending to £14 billion by 2011, but experts are divided on whether this will help kick-start the mortgage market.
  • Profits tumble at Redrow
    Rhian Nicholson
    24.02.09
    Falling sales and lower prices have seen revenues and profits at Redrow plummet during the latter half of 2008.
  • Beware the rise in estate agent fees
    Sarah Coles
    20.02.09
    Estate agents are hitting their customers with extra charges as they try to recoup their losses from the property downturn. Sarah Coles investigates.
  • House prices must fall further
    Rebecca Atkinson
    10.02.09
    House prices need to fall further before the housing market can begin to recover, experts have warned.
  • Is a housing market recovery in sight?
    Rebecca Atkinson
    30.01.09
    Falling house prices are starting to tempt buyers back into the market and, this week, Woolwich launched the cheapest mortgage deal in its 160-year history. So, is a housing market recovery in sight?
  • House prices fall further in January
    Rebecca Atkinson
    29.01.09
    House prices dropped further in January, with a further 1.3% fall in values during the month, with little sign of improvement on the horizon.
  • Plunging profits send Wolseley south
    Rhian Nicholson
    26.01.09
    Plunging profits and rising debts resulting from a deteriorating housing market and the turmoil in the financial markets took their toll on building materials firm Wolseley on Monday.
  • Mortgage rescue plan extended
    Liam Tarry
    16.01.09
    Struggling homeowners are now able to defer their mortgage payments for two years, or sell their homes to the local authority without having to move out. But experts are unimpressed.
  • Beat falling house prices
    Rebecca Atkinson
    09.01.09
    With house prices continuing to fall and showing no signs of slowing, people looking to remortgage this year could find they no longer qualify for the better deals as the equity in their homes gets eaten into.
  • House prices down by 16% in 2008
    Rebecca Atkinson
    06.01.09
    House prices fell by 16% in 2008 bringing the average property value to 2004 levels, according to figures from Nationwide.
  • Taylor Wimpey shares tumble
    Rhian Nicholson
    23.12.08
    Shares in Taylor Wimpey fell by 15% on Tuesday despite the housebuilder saying it is likely to reach an agreement with lenders over its debt by the end of the year.
  • Fresh hope for homeowners in 2009?
    Johanna Gornitzki
    17.12.08
    Worried by the turmoil in the housing market? Johanna Gornitzki asks the experts what they think the coming year holds in store for homeowners.
  • Estate agents to be probed
    Rebecca Atkinson
    10.12.08
    Estate agents are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading amid concerns that there is little price competition between firms and consumers' interests are not being fully protected.
  • More pressure on housing market
    Rhian Nicholson
    04.12.08
    The housing market came under further strain in November, with prices suffering their sharpest drop since the crash of the early 1990s.
  • Taylor Wimpey shares soar
    Rhian Nicholson
    28.11.08
    Shares in Taylor Wimpey have soared more than 200% in the past two days over rumours that the struggling housebuilder could strike an equity deal with its lenders.
  • Serious Fraud Office eyes up property seminar firm
    Matthew Wall
    26.11.08
    The SFO is considering launching an investigation into Instant Access Properties, the controversial property investment company firm which went into administration owing more than £11m.
  • More help needed for homebuyers
    Rebecca Atkinson
    20.11.08
    Alistair Darling has been urged to do more to help mortgage banks lend to home buyers, as figures reveal a 44% fall in the number of approved home loans since 2007.
  • Hope grows for Taylor Wimpey
    Rhian Nicholson
    17.11.08
    Shares in housebuilder Taylor Wimpey lifted by as much as 18% on Monday, amid speculation that the struggling group has attracted the eye of US private equity firms.
  • Lenders pull tracker mortgages
    Rebecca Atkinson
    07.11.08
    Several lenders, including Nationwide and Alliance and Leicester, have withdrawn their tracker mortgages as interest rates continue to fall.
  • Save money: Winterproof your home
    Johanna Gornitzki
    24.10.08
    Johanna Gornitzki explains how to cut the cost of heating your home without catching a chill this winter.
  • Housebuilders stage mini-recovery
    Rhian Nicholson
    22.10.08
    Shares in housebuilders staged their own mini-rally following weeks of poor performance on the back of the ailing housing market.
  • House prices continue to plummet
    Rhian Nicholson
    09.10.08
    House prices continued to slide during September, taking the annual rate of decline to its worst point since the Halifax survey started in 1983.
  • Is buy-to-let dead?
    Liam Tarry
    03.10.08
    Following the nationalisation of Bradford and Bingley, the UK's largest buy-to-let lender, and the withdrawal of some 500 landlord loans, Liam Tarry asks: is buy-to-let dead?
  • Housing slowdown not over yet
    Rebecca Atkinson
    29.09.08
    Mortgage lending hit record lows in August official figures show today, suggesting the market slowdown still has some way to go.
  • Mortgage approvals hit record low
    Chris Thomas
    23.09.08
    Mortgage approvals for house purchases fell 64% year-on-year in August to just 21,086 - highlighting the continued housing slowdown.
  • Investor ire as Barratt axes divi
    Rhian Nicholson
    10.09.08
    The iii.co.uk discussion boards were fevered on Wednesday, after news that Britain's biggest housebuilder - Barratt Developments - axed its final dividend payment.
  • Another month, another house price fall
    Rebecca Atkinson
    04.09.08
    The latest house price index from Halifax shows values fell 1.8% in August, bringing the prices to more than 10% lower than where they were last year.
  • Should you move or improve?
    Laura Howard
    02.09.08
    With no end in sight to the housing market downturn, families that need extra space are opting to extend rather than buy a new home. Laura Howard asks whether it could make sense for you.
  • Stamp duty exemption finally unveiled
    Rebecca Atkinson
    02.09.08
    Properties under £175,000 are to be exempt from stamp duty for one year from 3 September, the Government has confirmed today.
  • House prices fall 5.3% in August
    01.09.08
    House prices fell for an 11th straight month in August - standing at 5.3% lower than a year earlier, a survey by property consultants Hometrack has shown.
  • House prices tumble 10.5%
    Liam Tarry
    28.08.08
    House prices have fallen by 10.5% since last year as negative sentiment effectively freezes the market.
  • Storm in store for investment seminar firm
    Matthew Wall
    22.08.08
    Trouble is brewing for property investment company Instant Access as growing numbers of disgruntled investors are taking legal action against the company.
  • Unanswered questions at Inside Track
    Matthew Wall
    22.08.08
    Directors of Inside Track Seminars Limited, the property investment seminars business that went into administration in April, have a lot of explaining to do.
  • Buy-to-let market to shrink by two-thirds
    18.08.08
    The amount of privately rented accommodation is likely to shrink by about two-thirds in the next few years as more investors pile out of the buy-to-let market, a report has said.
  • House prices fall 4.8% in August
    18.08.08
    House prices fell 4.8% year-on-year in August, a survey by property website Rightmove has showed - the fastest fall since the series began six years ago.
  • London house prices hit hardest in July
    Rebecca Atkinson
    18.08.08
    Londoners are suffering the worst impact of the housing market downturn with asking prices falling by £21,000 over the past month.
  • House prices fall as sales hit record low
    12.08.08
    House prices fell a little less than expected in July but sales per real estate firm hit a record low, reinforcing evidence of a marked economic slowdown.
  • House prices fall 1.7% in July
    Liam Tarry
    07.08.08
    House prices fell by 1.7% in July as the rising cost of living and continued lack of mortgage funding curbed demand from potential homeowners, according to Halifax.
  • Is Brown set to scrap stamp duty?
    Liam Tarry
    05.08.08
    There is mounting speculation that Gordon Brown is considering a temporary suspension of stamp duty in an attempt to kick-start the flagging property market.
  • UK construction falls to record low
    Chris Thomas
    04.08.08
    Construction activity in Britain plummeted at a record rate in July, a survey showed today, heightening fears that the sector is feeling the effects of a slowing economy.
  • Housing market pain grows in June
    29.07.08
    Approvals for home loans in June hit their lowest ever rates and retail sales fell at their fastest pace in at least a quarter century as a housing market downturn threatens to derail the whole economy.
  • FSA warns lenders on mortgage fraud
    22.07.08
    The FSA has said it has warned mortgage lenders about the risk of fraud as the economy worsens and has outlined its own plans to tackle financial crime.
  • House prices fall 2% in July
    21.07.08
    Asking prices for homes in England and Wales fell 2% year-on-year in July, a survey on Monday - the first annual fall since the series began six years ago.
  • House price growth slows in May
    08.07.08
    House price growth slowed further in May, Government figures show, reinforcing widespread evidence that a sharp housing market downturn is underway.
  • REITs dive after housebuilder capital warning
    02.07.08
    Commercial property shares slumped to a four-year low on Tuesday after cash-strapped housebuilder Taylor Wimpey said it had failed to raise the extra capital it needed.
  • Housing slowdown starts to bite economy hard
    01.07.08
    Construction activity fell at its sharpest pace in at least 11 years in June, in one of the clearest signs yet of how falling house prices are hitting the wider economy.
  • May mortgage approvals plummet
    30.06.08
    Approvals for new home loans plummeted in May to a record low, in a sign that house prices will fall sharply in the coming months.
  • House prices fall for ninth month running
    29.06.08
    House prices in England and Wales fell for a ninth month running in June, leaving them 3.2% lower than a year ago, according to property research company Hometrack.
  • Building costs a headache for developers
    25.06.08
    Soaring construction costs are squeezing the profits of property developers around the world, but that could be good news for real estate investors.
  • Irish house prices fall 9.5%
    25.06.08
    House prices in Ireland fell for the 15th month in a row in May, bringing the total decline versus a year earlier to 9.5%.
  • Record number of properties for sale
    Rebecca Atkinson
    24.06.08
    Record numbers of properties for sale mean house sellers are increasingly lowering their asking prices by an average of £3,000. Rebecca Atkinson reports.
  • Property asking prices up 0.1%
    22.06.08
    Asking prices for homes in England and Wales stood 0.1% higher on a year ago in June, with the rate of annual price growth cooling from 2.2% in May.
  • HBOS warns of sharp house price fall
    19.06.08
    HBOS, Britain's biggest mortgage lender, warned of a sharper fall in house prices and said more of its customers were falling behind on their repayments.
  • Home-swap holidays
    Sarah Coles
    17.06.08
    You can reduce hassle and cut hundreds of pounds out of your holiday costs by making use of a home-swap scheme, reports Sarah Coles.
  • How much is your house really worth?
    Laura Howard
    17.06.08
    We all know house prices are falling, but it's easy to get confused by all the figures bandied about. Laura Howard cuts through the numbers to find out what's really going on.
  • Nationwide hikes fixed rate mortgages
    16.06.08
    Britain's second largest mortgage lender, Nationwide, has said it would hike the cost of some of its mortgages by up to half a percentage point.
  • House sales slump to 30-year low
    Liam Tarry
    10.06.08
    House sales are at a 30-year low, a report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed. Liam Tarry reports.
  • Housing sentiment improves marginally in May
    10.06.08
    Sentiment in the housing market improved marginally in May, a survey showed on Tuesday, but prices continued to fall at close to their fastest rate in at least 30 years.
  • House prices fall 2.4%
    05.06.08
    House prices fell a larger than expected 2.4% in May, the country's biggest mortgage lender said today, providing further evidence the property market downturn is gathering pace.
  • Housing market shows signs of meltdown
    05.06.08
    Two bellwethers of the housing market gave further evidence of the industry's downturn, but the sector has been so battered in recent sessions that share prices rose on Thursday.
  • Can you trust a new build home?
    Laura Howard
    29.05.08
    When you move into a new build, you expect at least a few years' trouble-free life, but too often it's not the case reports Laura Howard.
  • Abbey ups mortgage rates
    28.05.08
    Abbey has raised rates on some fixed-rate mortgages on the back of rising borrowing costs, just a week after announcing more rate cuts to lure new customers.
  • Check your council tax valuation
    Hannah Ricci
    27.05.08
    Ensuring your council tax is in the right band could save you hundreds of pounds. Hannah Ricci shows you how to reclaim your money.
  • House prices fall 1.9% in May
    26.05.08
    House prices in England and Wales fell for an eighth month running in May, leaving them 1.9% lower than a year ago.
  • House prices to fall 7%
    Rebecca Atkinson
    21.05.08
    House prices will fall by 7% in 2008 as restricted mortgage lending continues to freeze the housing market, mortgage lenders have predicted.
  • Brown to reveal housing market plan
    14.05.08
    Gordon Brown will today set out plans to shore up the creaking housing market as part of a drive to reverse a slide in government support.
  • Housing downturn gathers pace
    13.05.08
    House prices suffered their most widespread decline across Britain for 30 years and retail sales fell for a second consecutive month in April.
  • Help pledged over repossessions
    09.05.08
    The Government has announced plans to boost debt advice and provide free legal aid to help homeowners avoid repossession.
  • House prices down 1% from last year
    Rebecca Atkinson
    01.05.08
    New figures from Nationwide reveal house prices are now 1% lower than this time last year, reports Rebecca Atkinson.
  • Buy-to-let demand strong
    23.04.08
    Demand for buy-to-let mortgages remained strong in the first quarter but arrears continued to rise, with falling house prices expected to drive up bad-debt provisions.
  • Market watch: Saving the economy
    Ceri Jones
    15.04.08
    As house prices turn down, fears about the economy are growing. But confidence won't return until banks start lending to each other again, says Ceri Jones.
  • Saving for a house deposit
    15.04.08
    Rapid house price inflation over the past decade has meant many people have had to stretch their budgets to the limit in order to get into the property market.
  • Sell your home in a slow market
    Sarah Coles
    10.04.08
    As the housing market continues to slow Sarah Coles reveals the tricks to ensure your home doesn't get left on the shelf.
  • Homeowners hit by credit crunch
    28.03.08
    Millions of homeowners face sharply higher mortgage costs with big banks and regional building societies raising rates and tightening lending criteria.
  • Homeowners mull stepping off ladder
    28.03.08
    Almost a fifth of homemovers are considering stepping off the property ladder amid fears over the faltering housing market, a poll shows.
  • House prices fall for fifth month running
    28.03.08
    House prices fell for the fifth consecutive month in March, bringing the annual rate of increase to its lowest in 12 years, a key survey showed on Friday.
  • Property sellers need "reality check"
    24.03.08
    Sellers need a "reality check" when pricing their homes for sale, as unsold stock reaches record proportions, property website Rightmove.co.uk said on Monday.
  • Banker says housing hit by credit crunch
    20.03.08
    BoE policy-maker Kate Barker said the credit crisis is making it more difficult for consumers to buy homes with affordability unlikely to improve - even if house prices.
  • Housing market measure worst since 1990
    11.03.08
    Surveyors are recording falling housing prices by the worst margin since the market crashed in 1990, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has said.
  • Bovis warns on housing market
    10.03.08
    Housebuilder Bovis Homes reported lower 2007 profits and warned that 2008 house sales, already down 20%, would fall further if the BoE did not cut interest rates.
  • European house price boom ended in 2007
    05.03.08
    House price inflation peaked last year across Europe as interest rate rises began to bite, although mortgage lending held up in most countries despite a global credit crunch.
  • One in five fears for mortgage payment
    04.03.08
    One in five borrowers are concerned about meeting their mortgage repayments over the next 12 months, the FSA has said, reigniting concerns over rising default rates.
  • The dangers of piling on too much debt
    Laura Howard
    27.02.08
    Many first-time buyers are taking on higher-risk loans. But, as house prices wobble and lenders tighten their belts, Laura Howard asks if it's time to start worrying.
  • House prices fall for fifth month
    25.02.08
    House prices in England and Wales have fallen for a fifth consecutive month in February, pushing the annual rate of inflation to its lowest since April 2006.
  • The equity release dilemma
    Laura Howard
    19.02.08
    Equity release can expensive and complicated, but it can also be a useful retirement planning tool, discovers Laura Howard.
  • House price inflation up in February
    18.02.08
    Sellers of residential property in England and Wales hiked their asking prices by an annual 5.8% in February, despite a glut of properties on the market and forecasts for a slowing economy.
  • House prices fall further in January
    13.02.08
    House prices fells at their fastest pace in the three months to January for at least a decade, signalling that the interest rate cut has done little to stabilise the market.
  • House prices flat in January
    05.02.08
    House prices held steady in the month of January, according to Halifax, who cited continuing weakness but also signs of a possible stabilisation in the market.
  • Mortgage approvals fall again
    30.01.08
    December saw the seventh consecutive monthly fall in mortgage approvals, as they hit their lowest rate since current records began in 1999.
  • Pressure rises for rate cut
    30.01.08
    Weaker than expected figures will pile further pressure on the BoE to cut interest rates next week and follow it up with concerted easing throughout the year.
  • House prices fall in December
    29.01.08
    Further evidence that the house market is weakening was provided by Government figures showing house prices fell in December for the first time since August 2005.
  • House prices up just 2.3%
    29.01.08
    House prices in England and Wales saw their slowest annual rise since mid-2006 in January, as the average time it takes to sell a property reached a seven-year high, a survey showed.
  • Get the lowdown on HIPs
    Laura Howard
    11.01.08
    Now that home information packs are compulsory, Laura Howard reveals everything you need to know before you put your house up for sale.
  • House prices fall for third month
    06.12.07
    House prices fell for a third month running in November, according to mortgage lender HBOS, raising pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week.
  • Will the housing market crash?
    06.12.07
    With 2007 drawing to a close, house price forecasts are a hot topic. The debate rages on as to whether a downturn is inevitable. Our experts give their views.
  • Council tax set for inspection
    Sarah Pennells
    03.12.07
    Rumours have been rife for months that 'council tax inspectors' would be knocking at our door to see if we need to pay more council tax. Sarah Pennells looks into the possibility.
  • Demoliton threat to ex-pats
    30.11.07
    British homeowners in Spain could face demolition after the Spanish Government found around 100,00 homes illegally built.
  • Financing a French property
    30.11.07
    When buying an overseas mortgage, there are plenty of factors to consider. Baydonhill provides its set of tips to help the process run smoothly.
  • Escape to ski
    15.11.07
    More and more Brits are embracing the French love of skiing and are investing in the mountains. But where's best?
  • House prices continue falling
    13.11.07
    A survey says that house prices are falling at their fastest rate since mid-2005, providing further evidence that the once red-hot market is cooling fast.
  • How to pick a winning property
    Sarah Coles
    07.11.07
    As the property market starts to slow, it's more important than ever for investors seeking good returns to spot those up-and-coming areas. Sarah Coles finds out what to look for.
  • A legal costs ball and chain
    02.11.07
    Margaret Hatwood, associate solicitor in the Family Law Department at Thomas Eggar, helps a reader deal with a growing legal cost.
  • Offsetting a buy-to-let mortgage
    01.11.07
    Ray Boulger, independent mortgage expert from broker John Charcol, offers advice on offsetting a buy-to-let mortgage.
  • Counting the cost of flooding
    Hannah Ricci
    16.10.07
    As thousands of homeowners recover from the summer's floods, those at risk of flooding must ensure they are insured, writes Hannah Ricci.
  • Paying too much council tax?
    16.10.07
    You could reclaim hundreds of pounds in council tax if the valuation of your property is out-of-date.
  • Profit from student property
    Hannah Ricci
    27.09.07
    Hannah Ricci says that providing your child with a home when they go to university could prove profitable.
  • Northern Rock shock
    Jeff Salway
    14.09.07
    News of Northern Rock asking the BoE for an emergency loan has sent shockwaves through Britain's banks, writes Jeff Salway.
  • Commercial property set to dive
    Jeff Salway
    11.09.07
    The overvalued commercial property market could be due for a timely correction. If this makes you nervous, invest overseas instead, advises Jeff Salway.
  • HIPs extended to three-bedroom homes
    10.09.07
    The controversial home information pack scheme (HIPs) from the Government will start to apply to three-bedroom homes from this week.
  • Pensions and property
    Hannah Ricci
    07.09.07
    Can you move money from a pension into property before retirement? An IFA provides the answer
  • Floods hit property values
    Hannah Ricci
    05.09.07
    Insurers could pay out up to £3 billion after the summer floods, but flood victims may not be able to sell or insure their property. The outlook is grim, says Hannah Ricci.
  • New homes in flood plains
    Sarah Pennells
    05.09.07
    Government plans to build homes in flood-risk areas means homeowners could be left with houses they cannot insure, sell or live in. These plans will help no one, says Sarah Pennells.
  • Pensioners at risk of eviction
    Jeff Salway
    05.09.07
    Unscrupulous sale-and-rent-back schemes are leaving pensioners at risk of losing their homes. Jeff Salway warns against unregulated equity release plans.
  • Tackling the housing crisis
    Rob Griffin
    05.09.07
    The Government has drawn up radical plans to ease the country's housing crisis. Rob Griffin takes a look at the Housing Green Paper.
  • Make your fortune with property
    Hannah Ricci
    14.08.07
    Everyone seems to have an opinion on the quickest method to make money, here Hannah Ricci takes a look at the popular route of property.
  • Taxing times for buy-to-let
    Rob Griffin
    17.07.07
    Alarm bells are sounding as the Inland Revenue sets its sights on buy-to-let landlords to tackle unpaid tax bills.
  • Go abroad for your second home
    Hannah Ricci
    12.07.07
    Owning a foreign property was once a luxury reserved for the rich, but not any more, says Hannah Ricci.
  • DIY your holiday home
    Sam Barrett
    11.07.07
    The UK's DIY-lovers are snapping up run-down ruins on the continent and transforming them into the holiday home of their dreams, says Sam Barrett.
  • A place in the sun - for good
    Hannah Ricci
    10.07.07
    If a holiday home isn't enough for you, why not make that ideal place in the sun last a lifetime?
  • Property prices at 30-year high
    Jennifer Hill
    21.05.07
    Prime central London property prices are growing at their fastest in almost 30 years - and at three times the rate of the wider British market.
  • REIT for conversion
    Peter Temple
    13.06.06
    We still don't know for sure which of the existing roster of companies will convert to the new format when the REITs regime for property companies starts up in January 2007.
  • Profit from your own home
    Rachel Lacey
    28.10.05
    From B&Bs to taking in lodgers, there are more ways to make property pay than buy-to-let.
  • Building surveys
    Rachel Lacey
    26.10.05
    When you are spending hundreds and thousands on a house, it's worth paying a bit extra to discover if there are any skeletons lurking in its cupboards.
  • Housing associations
    Sam Barrett
    26.10.05
    Letting your investment property through a housing association saves landlords hassle and provides a guaranteed income.
  • On the up
    Hannah Ricci
    26.10.05
    Easy access to France and London is making Ashford a hotspot for businesses, but its unique heritage also makes it a great place to live.
  • Get the holiday home of your dreams
    Jeremy Davies
    05.10.05
    In the first of a new series, we look at some of the key issues new buyers need to consider before buying a home in the sun.
  • Check out the data before purchasing property
    27.04.05
    Long-term trends in interest rates can be crucial when deciding which type of loan to take out, and when shopping around for the best deal from lenders, says Jeremy Davis.