The rise in the costs of renting since 2022 is down to a surge in rental demand in the wake of the pandemic, Zoopla says.

The lender has launched a 4.06% three-year fix as part of the latest round of rate reductions.

One council says it would have to raise taxes by 27.4% to cover the cost.

The rules aim to make it easier for borrowers to remortgage with a new lender and reduce their mortgage term.

Fixed rates now start from 5.68%.

90%+ LTV products now account for over 22% of all borrowing, indicating more buyers are stretching their deposits due to affordability pressures.

The AI-powered chatbot aims to handle everyday queries so that calls and emails can be reserved for more complex cases.

Rob Clifford, chief executive of mortgage and protection network Stonebridge, reveals why he expects the mortgage market is set for a strong H2.

Industry leaders say lenders will need to adapt their criteria as state pension age increases.

Skipton is lowering the minimum income threshold from £50,000 to £40,000 for borrowers seeking an LTI above 4.49x.