Property news

Leeds Building Society has teamed up with Experian to incorporate regular direct debit payments into credit scores for first-time buyers.

Inflation falls below 10% for the first time since August last year but the drop was smaller than expected, suggesting interest rates have not yet peaked.

Nationwide launches 0% interest loans of up to £15,000 for mortgage customers who are improving the energy efficiency of their homes.

The Bank of England has increased the Bank Rate to 4.5%, its highest level in nearly 15 years. In this Q&A, I'll answer your questions about the Bank Rate rise and its impact on the housing market.

Nearly four in 10 first-time buyers are taking out mortgages with a term of between 30 to 35 years, while 17% choose one that's even longer.

The number of mortgage deals available has broken through the 5,000 barrier for the first time in more than a year.

Skipton Building Society has introduced a 100% no-deposit mortgage, which allows renters to buy their first home without a deposit. Here's everything you need to know about the new no-deposit mortgage.

Mortgage approvals rose by 18% in March, with 52,000 mortgages given the go ahead, suggesting buyer confidence is returning in the housing market.

The rapid rise in house prices over the last three years means first-time buyers now need to earn more to buy a home. Let’s look at the options.