Lenders 'too fast to repossess'
Lenders are failing to exhaust all possible ways of keeping people in their homes in a third of repossession cases, charities say.

Foxtons in 'unfair' charge appeal
The estate agents Foxtons is set to appeal against a High Court ruling that its landlord fees are unfair, a report says.

Building societies agree merger
The Yorkshire and Chelsea building societies confirm plans to merge, creating a society with 2.7 million members.

Northern Rock split date is set
Northern Rock customers will be told in January if their mortgage is held in the "good bank" or "bad bank" section of the institution.

Mortgage lending 'falls by 10%'
Mortgage lending in the UK fell by 10% in November compared with the previous month, according to lenders.

House prices 'up for fifth month'
House prices have risen for the fifth month in a row, says the Halifax, increasing by 1.4% in November.

Good schools 'raise house prices'
Homes near the best performing primary schools in England can cost £19,500 more than homes elsewhere, research finds.

Tougher scrutiny for home loans
Borrowers face a mortgage affordability test from lenders as the Financial Services Authority aims to step up regulation.

'Fee-free' bank account unveiled
A current account that does not charge for unauthorised overdrafts is unveiled days before a major court judgement.

Lenders ease mortgage rationing
Lenders are making it slightly easier for borrowers to get a mortgage, says financial information service Moneyfacts.

Views from the experts
Mortgages, inheritance, shares and savings feature among the problems at the Money Matters Roadshow

How different mortgages work
The different types of mortgages available and what questions you should ask.

Saving by remortgaging
Moving your mortgage is not as difficult as it seems and could save you money but watch out for hefty redemption penalties and other fees.

Offset mortgages - just hype?
Offset mortgages are marketed as a no-hassle way of managing money, two experts argue whether they are hype or right?

Right to buy to end in Scotland
The right to buy for new council and social housing tenants will be abolished in Scotland in a bid to see off a shortage of homes.

The crippling cost of right-to-buy
One family tells their story about how the cost of the right-to-buy scheme left them close to homelessness.

Helping your children buy their property
An expert explains there are important tax considerations when helping grown-up children buy a home.

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.

Dealing with estate agents
What are your rights when it comes to buying and selling a property through an estate agent?

'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.

Repossessions eased in spring
UK repossessions have fallen but rising unemployment could mean other owners face losing their homes, lenders say.

Bubble bursts in N Ireland
Propertywatch reporter Andrew Verity looks at the state of the housing market in Northern Ireland, where prices jumped by more than 48% in 2006.

Test your knowledge of the market
Test your knowledge of the property market.

Housing market in graphics
Facts and figures on the UK's mortgage market

House price surveys explained
How do the dozens of house price surveys work, and which ones should you trust?

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.

Price predictions
Will house prices go up or down in 2010?

Re-mortgaging
Getting a new mortgage deal from fussy lenders

Your finances
Many people have done well out of the recession

Mortgage matters
Will planned new rules affect your home loan?

Flatliner
Who pays for the death of city centre apartment blocks?

Home help
Are efforts to stop repossessions working?