Most of us are still shaking the summer sand from our shoes but estate agents are already in autumn mode, with one question dominating all others: will house prices defy the wider economic malaise of 25 per cent spending cuts and imminent tax rises?

The new coalition government confirmed yesterday that it will be retaining energy performance certificates but scrapping Home Information Packs.

None of the parties has made housing affordability a manifesto priority. This is bad news for the millions of young people who are stuck in rented accommodation, at the mercy of one-month notice periods.

Should you have to pass an exam before you are allowed to take out your first mortgage? According to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service, the answer is yes.

Here is a look at a few things you should consider when trying to determine whether or not you are ready to become a homeowner.

The average price of a home in England and Wales fell by 0.6% in March to an average of £164,288, figures from the Land Registry showed today.

With the first time homebuyer’s stamp duty tax allowance now in place, are there compelling reasons to buy a house in the current economy.

The banks continue to display a lack of confidence in the UK housing market and this is reflected by their reticence to lend large percentage loans against house purchases.

All three political parties are saying they’ll make fast broadband a priority in rural areas. It’s now become a must-have for country-house buyers.

There is more incentive than ever for potential first-time buyers to look into getting a foot on to the property ladder, it has been suggested.