Ben Thompson, deputy CEO at Mortgage Advice Bureau, reacts to the Labour government’s latest announcements around housing, and what else is being considered.

The West Midlands, London and Wales are identified as the least affordable areas for first-time buyers in Great Britain.

House prices have increased for the third consecutive month.

The event will bring together a range of dedicated buy-to-let lenders, landlord services and tax advisers.

1.5m new homes, a Freedom to Buy Scheme and changes to stamp duty are among Labour's manifesto pledges.

House prices have risen by just 0.4% so far this year.

The Society now has a £2m maximum limit on all 80% LTV residential mortgages.

Simon Jackson, managing director of SDL Surveying, explores whether the housing market could see a boost in demand following the General Election.

Prices remained broadly stable in June, despite a mixed picture amongst the regions in Q2.

Interest rates hold the key to the near-term outlook for the sales market, Zoopla says.