House prices increased slightly last month, according to the bank Halifax, although the market still faces "significant headwinds" as household finances come under pressure.
Mortgage-holders with variable rate loans could face financial difficulty as lenders effectively hike costs, according to new research from consumer group Which?
Lenders have slashed interest on fixed rate mortgages, while the number of mortgages available to those with small deposits has also risen, new figures show.
Half of younger people think Britain will become a nation of renters within a generation as many give up on the dream of home ownership, a study suggests today.
31 May 2011
Suggest a story
Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us