In a survey of 200 mortgage brokers were asked what percentage of mortgage enquiries had been declined over the past six months because their clients did not achieve a sufficiently high credit score.

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.

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.

Estate agents are finding it harder to push up asking prices as supply continues to outweigh demand, figures from Hometrack suggest.

When it comes to securing a foothold in the very best areas of London – but without forfeiting a king’s ransom – it pays to think small, and then some. And that means tiny.

Surveyors are continuing to see a rise in the number of properties coming to the market, pushing the level of seller activity to its highest since May 2007.

The election could bring house sales to a halt at what is traditionally the busiest time of year. Graham Norwood offers tips for sellers and finds bargains for buyers.