Housing market3 hrs agoStates plans to penalise inactive developers The housing committee says undeveloped land that has planning permission could be heavily taxed.3 hrs ago5 Oct 2026Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three yearsThe cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.5 Oct 202628 Sept 2026You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save itHere are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.28 Sept 202619 Sept 2026'Our flat has been for sale for four years': Why is the market so weak?James Schaife and his partner are among the many Londoners struggling to sell their flat.19 Sept 202618 Sept 2026We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's howThe share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.18 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Are wealthy buyers stoking St Andrews' housing crisis?New figures shows nearly one in five properties in St Andrews were registered to an address outside of Scotland when purchased.10 Sept 20268 Sept 2026Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashedMajor lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.8 Sept 20264 Sept 2026'I built my own home to beat the London housing crisis'How people in London decided to build their own homes, learning new skills and finding stability.4 Sept 20263 Sept 2026Housing cited 'huge priority' ahead of electionHousing is billed as a top priority for the majority of the 82 candidates standing in the election.3 Sept 2026...
