Mortgage cost rises: how other countries compare with the UK

Borrowers are protected from shocks by long-term loans in US and paternalistic approach in Europe

Fixing UK’s draughty homes could add £40bn to economy, says Citizens Advice

Report finds that raising minimum energy efficiency standards by 2030 could have huge impact beyond bills

Average mortgage rates hit highest level since December, as asking prices for British homes fall in June for the first time in six years

Prime minister says no new support available for households struggling to pay loans

We’re planning a six-month trip so I’d like to rent my flat out while away to cover the bills

Homeowners in Britain are especially at risk because of a shortage of long-term loans. The sooner the Bank of England acts to fix this the better

More than 2.4m deals are ending in 2024, raising fears of financial timebomb

With interest rates predicted to rise again and cost of fixed-rate deals on the up, here’s what you need to know

As interest rates rise, cash-strapped households need speedy solutions to meet monthly payments

Nationwide is latest lender to lift cost of deals as borrowers brace for 13th successive Bank of England interest rate rise

Move follows decision by HSBC and applies to brokers and online applications as lenders hike fixed rates

Opposition finds fallout of Liz Truss mini-budget has raised average mortgage interest payments by £150 a week in two years

The question is not whether UK house prices will continue to fall but how big the drop will beBusiness live – latest updates

Bank removes all its ‘new business’ residential and buy-to-let products after surge in demand

Price of average home in May was 1% lower than in same month last year, according to Halifax figures