Interest-only mortgages are a ticking time-bomb

Lenders are clamping down on interest-only mortgages, with the Co-op being the latest bank to have pulled them from the market completely.

Are large mortgages the answer for home buyers?

The Chancellor George Osborne recently said the size of mortgages may be capped so that you can't borrow too much. But could this cause make a bad situation worse?

Helping hands for first-time buyers

There is a huge variety of schemes to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder. These government- led initiatives offer discounted mortgages in the hope of kick-starting the housing market.

Should you choose a fee-free mortgage?

Fee-free mortgages can seem very attractive as they come without the sometimes off-putting upfront fees. But are they as good as they seem?

The pros and cons of buying a new-build

If you're hoping to buy a property, should you buy one that's brand new or are you better off buying one that has already been lived in? We weigh up the options.

How to cut your mortgage down to size

If your mortgage is getting too expensive, we show you some easy ways to reduce your mortgage costs.

How much does it cost to buy a house?

If you're looking to buy a house, you'll need a lot more than just your deposit. Find out exactly how much you should save up.

Cut the cost of moving in six easy steps

Moving home is pricey. So if you want to cut the cost, follow these tips.

Going, going, gone ...how to sell your home quickly

If you're hoping to put your property on the market, here are some top tips for a speedy sale.

Is this the answer to rising mortgage rates?

Borrowers concerned about rising mortgage rates can now buy insurance to protect them.

Mortgage lending plunges by one fifth in April

Home loans this month dropped significantly from March but still topped £10 billion.

Bank of England warns of increase in mortgage rates

The Bank of England thinks the cost of home loans will rise. But will everyone be affected?

End of stamp duty holiday boosts mortgage lending in March

Lending to first time buyers was 74% higher than in previous month.

Queen's jubilee: 60 glorious years of house price rises

The typical house price is now 105 times higher than when the Queen was crowned - equivalent to £7 a day over her reign.

Homeowners optimistic about house prices

Highest proportion of homemovers since autumn 2010 expect house prices to rise over the next year.

Santander launches Newbuy mortgages

Santander has joined the growing number of banks and building societies offering customers mortgages designed to help young people onto the property ladder.

Sun, sea and supersized mortgages: the price for seaside living

House prices have more than doubled in half of English and Welsh seaside towns in a decade.

Buy-to-let in first quarter growth

New figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders have highlighted how the buy-to-let sector grew in the first quarter of this year.

• Should I choose a tracker mortgage or a fixed-rate?

  This is a decision that you must reach on your own, depending on our financial circumstances and attitude towards risk.

• My mortgage company has moved me to an SVR. What is it?

  SVR stands for standard variable rate, which is the interest rate usually charged by a lender when the fixed, discounted or tracker period of a mortgage deal comes to an end.

• I'm having problems paying my mortgage. What should I do?

  You need to get in touch with your lender as soon as you can if you are going to fall behind with your mortgage.

• Why do house price indices differ so much?

  It's all down to their different methodology. Each has its strengths and weaknesses - none is infallible but all can give a picture of the market.

• How much stamp duty will I pay when I buy a home?

  The amount of stamp duty you pay will be determined by the price tag on the property.

• Why have lenders turned against interest-only mortgages?

  Because there are concerns that some borrowers may not be able to repay the mortgages upon maturity of the loans

• How much will a mortgage company lend me?

  The typical criterion is three or four times annual income, although there are many other factors that influence a lender's decision.

• Should I buy or rent?

  This largely depends on your financial circumstances the cost of your current rent and how different it is from a potential mortgage.

• Are equity release lifetime mortgages worthwhile?

  This depends on your circumstances, but equity release should only be considered after a lot of thought and legal advice.