‘Freemen on the land’: YouTube videos tell homeowners they aren’t bound by mortgages FCA has sounded alarm over growing conspiracy theory that uses arguments dating back to Magna Carta
UK mortgage guarantee scheme due to end with no news on replacement More than 53,000 mortgages completed using scheme, which encourages lenders to offer up to 95% loans
UK mortgages: 100% loans are back – will they work for you? The controversial loan has returned. We look at the deals and explain why it’s worth saving up a 5% deposit or more
UK house prices fall by more than expected amid economic uncertainty Average property price drops 0.4% month on month in May to £296,648, Halifax says
Housing bosses press Rachel Reeves to unlock more funds for affordable homes Housing associations want chancellor to class social housing as critical infrastructure to allow for extra spending
At least £64bn of property in England and Wales hidden behind opaque trusts Campaigners say secretive ownership structures are becoming the ‘go-to vehicle for kleptocrats’
Average asking price for home in Great Britain hits new high of almost £380k Rightmove says figure has risen in May by 0.6% compared with April despite lower demand from new buyers
Edinburgh tops list as US housebuyers eye a UK home US inquiries at eight-year high with Glasgow also in top 10, estate agents say
One-of-a-kind ‘Delayed Start’ mortgage launched in UK The deal, unveiled by Skipton building society, means buyers would not have to make any repayments for the first three months
Lloyds Banking Group profits slip 7% amid Trump tariffs concern Chief finance officer says it remains ‘vigilant’ as it sets aside more money than expected to cover possible bad debt
UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise Figures show a 290% rise in mortgage borrowing, but approvals for new home purchases fell for the third month
UK house prices fall but market ‘likely to pick up’ during summer Average property value drops to £270,752 in April because of stamp duty changes, Nationwide says
‘I had rose-tinted spectacles’: UK city dwellers on relocating during the pandemic As London once again becomes the most searched-for location on Rightmove, which is better, rural or city life?
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
My renewal quote for Co-op home insurance has almost tripled to £1,353 After previously paying £518, quote comes as shock to loyal customer who has made no claims in many years