UK house prices rise for first time since April, says Nationwide

Average price of home rose 0.2% month on month in August to £275,465 as market awaits interest rate vote

UK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research reveals

Premium of nearly 10% paid by housebuyers comparable with cost of a cheaper private school over seven years

Nationwide research also shows average 14% premium for housing in national landscapes of England and Wales

Many buyers wait in hope of better deal, although there are hotspots in Scotland and northern England

Fierce competition in some areas of London means landlord purchasers are making successful lowball offers

Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says

The new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council tax

Figures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices

Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle East

Price of average home now £277,542, up from £277,484 the previous month but lower than in May, says Nationwide

Banks and building societies have started relaxing affordability rules and becoming more creative with products

Group blames expected £30m loss in first half of year on weakening market and lower consumer confidence

Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds

Average price of typical home little changed at £277,484 in June, says Nationwide, while housebuilder shares fall

Law firms seek up to £4.5bn on behalf of 700,000 buyers of new-build homes