Northern Ireland continues to be the strongest performing region, with price rises of 9.3% over the past year.

17% of renters report saving for a deposit in July, compared to 31% in January.

This is despite house prices continuing to pick up over the summer months.

Housing market activity has surged, with buyer demand up 11% and agreed sales up 8% year-on-year.

40-year mortgages offer a flexible lifeline to first-time buyers, the figures show.

The majority of savers want the early redemption charge for the Lifetime ISA to be lowered or eliminated entirely.

Medium-term potential for growth has been upgraded due to a more relaxed approach to mortgage affordability tests.

The average buy-to-let rate is now 41 basis points lower than in Q1 2024.

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.