The government's new programme to increase the construction of new homes is likely to be a success, it has been suggested.

The UK mortgage market may be set for a boost not from an increase in lending from UK banks, but by a rise in the number of overseas providers of home loans, it has been suggested.

The mortgage market is starting to show more positive trends, a report by the Bank of England has concluded.

All the available evidence points to the property market having passed the worst of the slump and being set to improve, an expert has said.

Sales of properties worth £40,000 or more rose in June, HM Revenue and Customs has said.

The central London property sector is on course to see values fall but activity rise, an estate agent based in the area has [said].

The current residential property market remains a buyers' one, it has been stated.

Those exaggerating their financial means in mortgage applications are increasingly likely to be found out, it has been warned.

Those purchasing houses or office space should ensure they do not take any chances when it comes to residential or commercial property law, it has been suggested.

A landlord has been fined £20,000 and ordered to pay more than £10,000 in costs for failing to put adequate fire protection in place at a rented property in Abbey Street, Derby.