Mortgages

From Monday 26 January it could be more difficult to sell or rent your home as a new high street estate agent-led property portal is launching that restricts the number of websites its members can advertise properties on.

More than three million people fear they will miss their rent or mortgage payments this month as the cost of Christmas takes its toll, according to a charity.

The Prime Minister has today set out plans for a scheme offering 100,000 first-time buyers new homes with a 20% discount as part of a move to get more people on to the property ladder.

More than 40,000 borrowers are in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation following a High Court ruling over the wording of documents sent out by failed lender Northern Rock.

Homebuyers aged over 40 are being denied mortgages because they are "too old", according to a new report.

A retired MoneySaver has helped four of her neighbours who were on the wrong council tax band each get a £5,000 rebate from the council and lower their bills forever.

Low interest rates mean fewer homeowners are struggling to keep up with their mortgage repayments, according to Council of Mortgage Lenders figures released today.

Many homeowners paying a standard variable mortgage rate (SVR) with a decent credit score and 10%+ equity, can ditch their mortgage and save by getting a new one.