Property market

The plight of first-time buyers is rarely out of the headlines, yet those attempting to climb onto the next rung are often overlooked. What's the outlook for those wanting to take the second step on the property ladder?

First-time buyers receive a boost as the cost of paying a mortgage on a new home falls to its lowest proportion of disposable income in 14 years.

The government has suggested elderly people move into smaller properties so their homes can be rented to families. An insulting idea or a sensible way of tackling the UK’s housing shortage?

The typical cost of home insurance rose by as much as 11% over the course of 2011 and more price rises are expected in 2012, according to research from the AA.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) this week published its long-awaited Mortgage Market Review, which sets out how it thinks banks and building societies should change their approach to approving borrowers.

If you’re looking to get a home-security camera to keep an eye on your property when you’re not around, we’ve reviewed one of the latest in the market to help you in your search.

The economic situation may be pretty bleak but there is a silver lining for those who want to get on the property ladder in 2012.