London property firms Shaftesbury and Capital & Counties to merge

Landlords’ deal creates company with combined portfolio value of £5bn in heart of West End

Demand for new UK homes still outstrips supply, say building firms

Bellway and Crest Nicholson report strong sales despite impact of cost inflation

Whitby votes to limit sales of second homes

Move to restrict sales of new-build properties is not legally binding but organisers hope to influence planning decisions

Boris Johnson warns of ‘wage-price spiral’ if workers demand higher pay

PM raises spectre of 1970s-style economic crisis that could force dramatic rise in interest rates

How do we fix the UK housing crisis?

Experts give six ways of tackling the biggest problems

John Lewis names sites for its ‘more than four walls’ newbuild flats

Retailer aims to start work on flats furnished with own products in Bromley, Ealing and Reading in 2024

Boris Johnson’s focus on housing dismissed as ‘hot air’ amid economic storm

Opponents condemn ‘waffle’ in planned speech amid reports that people will be able to use housing benefit to buy homes

Average UK house price hits record of £289,099 but market starts to cool

Annual growth remains at 10.5%, the slowest rate since start of year, says Halifax

It’s a top Tory ploy: so why hasn’t Rishi Sunak cut stamp duty?

Firing up the property market with a tax break is usually the Conservatives’ go-to tactic in times of trouble. But the chancellor must have his reasons…

Average UK house price tops £250,000 but ‘market starting to slow’

Proportion of sellers reducing asking price and time taken to sell have both risen, says Zoopla

UK inflation: what it means for house prices, savings and pay rises

We answer readers’ questions about how the rise in cost of living will affect them

‘If my £6.5m Kent mansion is sold now it could help fund Putin’s war’

Russian state-linked bank pursuing financier for millions over alleged fraud is not on UK sanctions list

‘We’ve been inundated’: UK housing market frenzy shows no signs of slowing

Buyers face bidding wars to snare homes despite soaring inflation, cost of living crisis and fears of property crash

Nationwide warns of inflation’s impact on struggling customers

Building society warns people on lower incomes could face ‘significant pressure’

How to get your home ready to sell and get the best price

Top tips from making sure your property looks appealing to getting a good deal on estate agent’s fees