The Bank of England has kept its headline interest rate at 3.75%, yet mortgage borrowers are seeing fixed-rate deals become more expensive. So what is going on, and what should you do if you are buying a home or your current deal is coming to an end?

House hunters are returning after the summer lull, but a bumper choice of properties means buyers can afford to be choosier. Here is what the changing autumn market could mean if you are planning a move.

Summer can be a difficult time to read the property market.

Families go away, house hunting competes with holidays and good weather, and some of the most reliable housing statistics arrive several weeks after the activity they measure.

Why giving your mortgage a proper review could be one of the most useful financial jobs you do this year

Mortgages have a habit of becoming part of the furniture.

You arrange the deal, the monthly payment leaves your bank account and, for the next few years, it can be tempting to forget all about it.

Britain’s latest heatwave has left many households struggling with sleepless nights, overheated bedrooms and homes that take hours to cool down. As periods of extreme heat become a more important consideration, buyers may need to think differently about what makes a property comfortable, efficient and affordable.