Funding for Lending Q&A: shift in Bank of England policy

Governor Mark Carney says household lending can no longer be funded by the scheme, giving rise to potential changes in the mortgage and savings markets

Mark Carney slams brakes on George Osborne’s housing market boom

Phillip Inman: Starkly put, the mortgage market is a threat to the low interest rates currently supporting the economy

Bank of England has no veto over Help to Buy, Carney tells MPs

Committee could advise government if scheme puts financial stability at risk, says governor, but Treasury will have final say

Nationwide is spending months on our mortgage application

Vendor wants to exchange contracts but Nationwide has dragged its feet on mortgage – and now valuation has expired

Dig deeper before opting to buy your home off plan

Homebuyers throwing caution to the wind to buy off plan could be in trouble if property values fall before their house is built

Royal Bank of Scotland faces further fines over sub-prime mortgage crisis

UK Financial Investments outgoing chairman says RBS has been forced to hold more capital because of potential penalties

Bank of England’s role in Help to Buy regulation under scrutiny

'The scope and limits of the Bank's role in this scheme need a good deal of clarification,' Treasury select committee chair Andrew Tyrie writes to governor Mark Carney

Is it the end for millionaire mega-basements?

West London boroughs Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea set to crack down on luxury iceberg homes

Banks reluctant to jump in on Osborne’s Help to Buy stage two

Nils Pratley: Distinct lack of bargains suggests likes of HSBC and Barclays making more sober assessment of risks than the chancellor

Help to Buy scheme: the key things you need to know

As the scheme is poised to launch, we look at what you need to consider before taking the Help to Buy plunge

Mark Carney reinforces warning on rising interest rates for home owners

Bank of England chief says recovery will affect property market, as construction data show rise in house building and prices

Governments must not relax credit standards to boost growth, IMF warns

After PM pledges to bring forward Help to Buy scheme, IMF says short-term benefits must be weighed against lending bubble risk

Loans for small businesses is where George Osborne really needs to focus

The chancellor has brought forward the Help To Buy scheme. If only he had spared a thought for the small-business sector

Help to Buy: lowdown on the government mortgage scheme

As the government fast-tracks the introduction of phase two of Help to Buy, we look at the banks signing up and the prospects for potential borrowers