Rise in first-time buyers predicted

6 February 2012

The 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 2012

House 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 2012

The 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 2012

House 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 2012

More 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 2012

A 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 2012

Mortgage payments for new borrowers have reached their most affordable levels for 14 years, says Halifax

'Modest' fall in house prices

6 January 2012

The 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 2011

The 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 2011

A 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 2011

The 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 2011

Interest 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 2011

Those 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 2011

The 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 2011

The mortgage industry is disappointed the Government plans to end the stamp duty 'holiday' for first-time buyers

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