MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Property prices up this month, Nationwide revealsHouse prices surprisingly rose in May, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.29 May 2009 Millions see the cost of living drop furtherThe cost of living is now falling fast for some, according to one of the Government's two inflation measures released today.19 May 2009 Property repossessions up 50%Property repossessions are up by 50% compared to the same period last year, it was announced today.15 May 2009 Is it now easier to get a mortgage?Brokers insist some of the gloom for prospective mortgage applicants is lifting after Abbey reduced the minimum deposit required to get a homeloan.14 May 2009 Minimum hourly wage up to £5.80 from OctoberThe minimum wage will rise for most workers this October by 7p an hour to £5.80, it was announced today. 12 May 2009 Base rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5% for the second consecutive month.7 May 2009 Property prices plummet to 2004 levelsHouse prices fell in April, and are expected to drop even further, according to The Halifax.6 May 2009 Govt mortgage rescue scheme has only helped one homeownerThe Government’s much-trumpeted Mortgage Rescue Scheme has only helped one struggling homeowner avoid losing their home since it was launched in January.30 April 2009 House prices down in AprilHouse prices fell in April, putting a dampener on homeowners' hopes that the slump in values may have ended.30 April 2009 It's deflation timeThe UK economy is officially in a deflationary state for the first time in almost 50 years. That means the cost of living is falling.21 April 2009 First798081 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us