Homebuyers could struggle with mortgages as UK banks tighten affordability tests

Brokers warn soaring bills, tax rises and big hike in cost of household basics have forced lenders to recalculate models

The wealth of Akshata Murty, Indian heiress and wife of Rishi Sunak

Not only is she far richer than the Queen, but Murty also owns almost as many properties

UK house prices hit record high but cost of living crisis likely to cool market

Shortage of homes for sale and ‘race for space’ drove average cost to 282,753 in March, says Halifax

Building work: how to avoid driving your neighbours up the wall

Carrying out home renovations can disrupt those living around you, so build on a solid foundation

Home improvements: how to pay for building work as prices rise

Many people aim to revamp properties, but race for space comes as price of materials soars

UK house prices grow at fastest rate for 17 years

Prices boom across all of UK, with average price up by £33,000 in 12 months to March

Inside the £250m Abramovich property portfolio

Chelsea FC owner and family amassed UK collection that includes 70 homes, buildings and plots of land

Average house price in Great Britain exceeds £350,000 for first time

Asking prices up 1.7% in March, biggest monthly rise for this time of year in 18 years, according to Rightmove

What does UK interest rate rise mean for savers and borrowers?

Mortgage holders, house hunters and savers will be affected by the Bank of England raising rate to 0.75%

What is the economic crime bill and how effective will it be?

Legislation would make it harder for overseas property owners to hide assets – but they have six months’ grace

UK house prices rise at fastest rate in 15 years, says Halifax

Average price hits £278,123 as property market continues to defy economic conditions

Oligarch money is embedded in London. Beware the big talk of a ‘crackdown’

How can we expect the Tory party to wean Britain off Russian wealth and power, when they got us hooked in the first place?, says Guardian columnist John Harris

MPs seeking ‘fast-track’ freeze on oligarchs’ assets before formal sanctions

Amendment to the economic crime bill comes after criticism that UK has been slower to act than US or EU

Record rents and house prices pile pressure on UK households

Average UK rent has passed £1,000 as house price figure breaks through £260,000 barrier for the first time

UK looking at ways to speed up sanctions against Russian oligarchs

EU accuses UK of lagging behind as Whitehall source says it is ‘weeks behind where it should be’