Latest News - From BBC News House price inflation eases again UK house prices fell 0.5% in July, the Nationwide says, cutting the annual rate of house price inflation to 6.6% from 8.7%. (29/07/2010 14:12:47) House prices 'now at 2006 levels' House prices in England and Wales are now at similar levels as seen in the summer of 2006, says the Land Registry. (28/07/2010 15:00:26) Third Northern Rock boss banned Northern Rock's former finance director becomes the bank's third executive to be banned by the City watchdog for misconduct. (27/07/2010 15:59:02) Mortgage error sees payments rise Thousands of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank customers face increased mortgage payments after a miscalculation error. (21/07/2010 21:47:50) Funding shift for mortgage rescue Government funding for a scheme aimed at helping those facing home repossessions in England is to be reduced. (20/07/2010 11:29:43) Home sales continue to increase The number of homes sold in the UK in June rose by 21% from the month before to 86,000, HM Revenue & Customs says. (21/07/2010 14:16:56) Surveyors expect house price fall Surveyors are expecting house prices to fall in the coming months owing to more home sales and economic uncertainty. (13/07/2010 12:17:59) Mortgage lending picks up in June Mortgage lending in the UK rose by 15% in June to £13.1bn, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (20/07/2010 12:28:43) Homeowners raise stakes in homes UK homeowners increased the value of their stakes in their properties by £3.2bn in the first three months of 2010. (15/07/2010 10:55:22) Post Office boosts mortgage offer The Post Office has stepped up its attempt to become one of the UK's biggest mortgage lenders. (12/05/2010 16:39:20) Fears over mortgage funding gap Lenders warn of a £300bn gap in the funding of UK mortgages which will not be filled by savers' deposits. (02/02/2010 15:19:42) New rules over mortgage arrears New rules to protect mortgage holders who are in arrears have been proposed by the Financial Services Authority. (26/01/2010 11:55:16) How different mortgages work The different types of mortgages available and what questions you should ask. (24/04/2007 11:21:14) Helping your children buy their property An expert explains there are important tax considerations when helping grown-up children buy a home. (12/12/2007 03:21:21) Warning over sale and rent plans Homeowners struggling with their mortgages may consider sale and rent back schemes, but there are fears about some unscrupulous operators. (06/10/2008 21:39:41) Dealing with estate agents What are your rights when it comes to buying and selling a property through an estate agent? (25/04/2007 16:46:55) Coventry takes over society The Coventry building society, the UK's third largest, is taking over the loss-making Stroud & Swindon society. (23/03/2010 14:30:21) 'No quick return' to housing boom House prices could rise over the course of 2009, but there is little chance of a quick return to a housing boom, surveyors report. (06/08/2009 05:16:31) House price surveys explained How do the dozens of house price surveys work, and which ones should you trust? (02/10/2009 14:35:41) Reading local house market An expert tells us how to spot the key signs that reveal if your area is on the way up - or the way out. (25/04/2007 15:39:35) Homes ahoy! Is a boat the way to sidestep rising house prices? (22/06/2010 08:22:26) Stick or twist? Taking a fixed or variable rate mortgage (09/06/2010 00:12:26) CGT changes Dermot Callinan of KPMG explains the Budget changes (23/06/2010 10:20:00) Then and now How things have changed in the housing market (29/04/2010 16:40:49) Home moans An expert answers landlords' questions (25/04/2010 17:20:50) Problem landlord Our expert answers queries about landlord problems (19/04/2010 06:39:24)