39 h. ago Trump calls Fed chair ‘a numbskull’ who ‘makes it difficult for people to buy a house’

In new attack, US president accuses Jerome Powell of preventing central bank from lowering interest ratesBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has renewed his attacks on Jerome Powell, calling the US central bank chair a “numbskull” and accusing him of “making it difficult for people, especially the young, to buy a house”.The US president accused Powell of preventing the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates to make housing more affordable. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Buying a house with friends: 'It's not a commune, it's communal living'

Buying a house with friends: 'It's not a commune, it's communal living'  BBC

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves set to bet the house on economic growth by loosening mortgage rules

The chancellor is set to rip up many of the rules brought in after the 2008 financial crash to encourage investors and businesses to take risks again and open up the housing market to thousands more first-time buyers

Economics

9 d. ago The hardest place to buy a house in Wales where the average price is £257,318

House prices across Wales have risen sharply, but local wages haven’t kept up

Economics

1 week ago Shoppers save £85 on 'space saving' Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer amid Prime Day sale

Many shoppers have said that this air fryer was a 'best buy' for their household.

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis urges parents to do one key thing as children turn 18

Martin Lewis has advised parents to open a Lifetime ISA with just £1 for their children once they turn 18, to help get “the clock ticking” for them to buy a house.

Society

1 week ago I'm a property expert... Rob Dix on house prices, mortgage rates, buying tips and his best ever investment

This month Rob Dix takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.

Economics

1 week ago Number of first time home buyers hits record low as rentals take over US housing market

The number of renter households in the U.S. has ballooned to a record 46 million

Society

1 week ago Low income families can apply for help to buy household items

The Family Fund is a grant which is aimed at helping families pay for essential equipment they may need in their household, such as kitchen appliances or essential household furniture

Society

2 w. ago What REALLY happens when you buy a €1 house in Italy... and how much it actually costs to turn it into your dream home in the sun

After enduring a lifetime of cold and gloomy British winters, Sally Boole and her husband Martin decided that they'd had enough.

Society

2 w. ago Massive change for anyone living in council houses announced by government

The changes could make it much harder for people to buy their home - with new houses protected for 35 years

Politics

2 w. ago Property expert’s four tips for Scots to get on the housing ladder without the Bank of Family

With a whopping 87% of first-time buyers in the UK asking for financial support from their families to get on the housing ladder, property expert Adrian MacDiarmid shares hacks for buying your first home without relying on the Bank of Family.

Society

2 w. ago House prices see biggest monthly fall since 2023 as buyers demand big discounts

A hike to stamp duty bills, a rush of homes for sale and a squeeze on household finances have all contributed to the recent decline in the property market.

Economics

2 w. ago What it now costs to buy a home in every UK region as house prices dip

The average house price across the UK in June was £271,619, according to Nationwide

Economics

2 w. ago The most expensive seaside area to buy a house where properties cost over £1.2 million

You'll need deep pockets to buy a house at this exclusive costal enclave

Economics

3 w. ago Former Nasa scientist admits defrauding investors and using money to buy house

John Burford worked for the Mars exploration team based in Washington DC, his biography on publisher Pan Macmillan’s website says.

Economics

3 w. ago Relaxed stress testing means some home buyers could borrow £1000s more on mortgages from today

Leeds Building Society said its changes from today will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging

Economics

3 w. ago Buying an Old House in London? Expect a Long List of Repairs.

Buying an Old House in London? Expect a Long List of Repairs.  The New York Times

Society

3 w. ago Building society’s mortgage change could help some people borrow thousands more

Leeds Building Society said its changes from Friday will benefit borrowers buying their first house, moving up the property ladder, or remortgaging.

Politics

3 w. ago 'I saved a deposit to buy in London by house sitting in 30 different homes over two years'

The London couple lived rent-free for two years and have built up enough savings to buy a home in south-east London

Society