Looking for a mortgage? It’s time to get a move on

As inflation takes its toll, interest rates are rising and the best offers are drying up

Private rents in Britain rose at record rate in past year, figures show

Swansea and Manchester up more than 19%, with average rise outside London in double digits for first time

Serious health and safety risks costing NHS £340m a year, public accounts committee report finds

From checking how much you are likely to be able to borrow, to planning ahead of an application

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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