MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Rics: house prices to fall 2% in 2011House prices will fall 2% in 2011 but a shortage of homes on the market should prevent bigger price slides, it was predicted today.22 December 2010 Are pre-booked mortgages good rate rise shields?Mortgage holders worried about rising interest rates can reserve a fixed rate deal for up to seven months if they don't want to commit just yet.21 December 2010 Property asking prices down 3%House sellers slashed asking prices by 3% during the past month in the largest December drop for three years, according to research out today.13 December 2010 Halifax: house prices fell in November – justHouse prices fell by 0.1% in November but there are predictions the market may be stabilising, according to mortgage lender Halifax.9 December 2010 Base rate held at 0.5% againThe Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at its 0.5% historic low for the 21st consecutive month.9 December 2010 Nationwide: House prices continue to fallThe recent run of house price falls have wiped out most of the gains seen to property values during the past year, figures show today.1 December 2010 Hometrack points to further house price fallsHouse prices fell for the fifth month in a row during November as demand from potential buyers dropped at its fastest pace for nearly two years, research shows today.29 November 2010 Halifax to hike standard variable mortgage rate for new borrowersThe UK's largest mortgage lender Halifax is set to hike costs for new customers who come to the end of an introductory deal.25 November 2010 Banks warned over debt 'charging orders'Banks have been ordered to stop harassing consumers with heavy handed threats for the non-payment of relatively small debts.22 November 2010 Which? offers free mortgage advice to membersMembers of consumer group Which? can now get free mortgage advice on every available home loan.17 November 2010 First565758 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us