Rise in first-time buyers predicted
6 February 2012The number of first-time buyers is set to rise this year despite a lack of first-time sellers, a new study says
House prices 'still falling slightly'
1 February 2012House prices fell by 0.2% in January, with analysts predicting the market could tilt further in buyers' favour
Economy shrinks by 0.2%
25 January 2012The UK's economy suffered a 0.2% contraction in the final quarter of 2011, fuelling fears of another recession
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House sales plunge in 3-year slump
25 January 2012House sales fell last year to one of the lowest totals recorded, figures from HM Revenue and Customs reveal
Millions cut back on food bills
19 January 2012More than a third of people have reduced their food spending in the last year to help cover their rent or mortgage
Price cuts trigger inflation fall
17 January 2012A raft of high-street promotions in the run-up to Christmas triggered the largest inflation drop in nearly three years
Mortgage payments 'more affordable'
16 January 2012Mortgage payments for new borrowers have reached their most affordable levels for 14 years, says Halifax
'Modest' fall in house prices
6 January 2012The UK's average house price fell by 1.3% in 2011 after a monthly decline of 0.9% between November and December
Nationwide reveals huge regional difference in house prices change
30 December 2011The annual increase across the UK in 2011 was 1.1%, pushing the price of a typical home to £163,822
Risky lending targeted in tougher mortgage rules
19 December 2011A shake-up of the mortgage market was unveiled today, aiming to prevent a return of irresponsible lending
Price wars help push inflation down
13 December 2011The Retail Prices Index rate of inflation fell to 5.2% last month, the Office for National Statistics says today
Base rate held and no further cash injection
8 December 2011Interest rates have been kept at a record low of 0.5% while the quantitative easing programme remained at £275bn
Should you get cheap credit now, amid second credit crunch warning?
6 December 2011Those who need a mortgage, credit card or loan have been urged to consider snapping it up now in case costs soar
Halifax: House prices 'remain stable'
6 December 2011The housing market has been broadly steady in 2011 despite the deteriorating economic climate
Calls to extend stamp duty concession for first-time buyers
30 November 2011The mortgage industry is disappointed the Government plans to end the stamp duty 'holiday' for first-time buyers
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
Will the big freeze hit energy bills?
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
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A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
