Property market pitfalls are legion, only matched by a first-time buyer’s naivety and emotion. Forewarned is forearmed
Latest-quarter data shows the first dip in rental prices outside London since the pre-pandemic era
Mortgage lender Nationwide says affordability ‘remains stretched’
Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessions
Buyers urged to beware of an ownership sector that remains wide open to abuse
UK chancellor favours proposals by financial regulator for banks to take more risks to boost home ownership
FCA chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growth
Mortgages, pensions and investments likely to feel the effects of rising bond yields
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year
My parents are helping my partner and I to buy a property
Decline is first for nine months although prices still 3.3% above last year
Unexpected decline interrupts recovery in housing market activity
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
FT writers and readers confess their money blunders, bad investments and inane purchases
I plan to keep a property in the UK
Zoopla data shows rise ahead of change to levy regime in April
Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of properties
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four years
The capital is stuck in a rut; digging itself out is not going to be easy — or cheap
Bank of England data highlights impact of decline in interest rates
Rental costs rose 3% on average compared with 2.6% for households with mortgages
Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales
Number of new properties coming to market is weakest since 2021, driving rent rises, Rics survey finds
Bank Rate works in mysterious ways
Pricier mortgages in recent years have a knock-on effect on property transactions
