Nationwide triples minimum deposit for UK first-time buyers

Mortgage lender sets 15% level to help protect customers from negative equity

Private rents in England hit record high during coronavirus lockdown

Median rent was highest in London – at £1,425 a month – according to ONS data

More and more lenders halt such deals despite the English housing market reopening

The rise of remote working during the coronavirus crisis has led many to rethink whether they need to live so close to the office

City watchdog rules bank mishandled cases of 526,000 customers who fell into difficulties

Survey shows housing market remains depressed with sales and prices falling in May

Online agent says pent-up demand is firming up asking prices but data shows London market has failed to rebound

Deal safeguards existing orders and installations by British brand hit hard by coronavirus lockdown

Wealthy buyers are snapping up homes at a big discount in Covid-19 crisis after viewings via Zoom

Interest from buyers in England increased in May as lockdown eased, says Halifax

Biggest monthly drop since financial crash as potential buyers delay for six months

Investigation into hacked bank files reveals £100m business empire owned by family of former Azerbaijan minister Eldar Mahmudov

Rising unemployment is toxic for the property market and low interest rates may not be enough

Treasury also extends ban on home repossessions to 31 October amid Covid-19 crisis

The return of viewings is welcome news for estate agents, but many buyers are now much less certain of their position