Data from the CML shows the number of loans to homebuyers is 8% lower for October indicating a slowdown in the UK market.

Research from the CML shows the number of London home buyers has increased since the Brexit vote with affordability remaining unchanged.

The cost of a mortgage as a proportion of household income has reached an historic low although there is no increase in house purchase activity.

The Treasury is to give the Bank of England powers to limit lending to the growing buy-to-let mortgage market to protect the financial system.

The latest index from the Nationwide shows no change in house prices as demand remains subdued as a home purchase is less affordable.

The government has closed the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme that has helped 86,341 first timer buyers on to the housing market.

Mortgage age limits for older borrowers increase from age 75 and over due to changing demographics and people working longer.

Data from the CML has revealed older borrowers have higher levels of equity to debt with repayment rather than interest only mortgages.

One in six families have been offered a smaller mortgage from a lender due to their childcare costs adding to parents stress and anxiety.

Growing competition from lenders has seen more flexibility and choice for consumers and lower interest rates, says Moneyfacts.

Lending to first time buyers and home movers decreased in July and recovered in August despite fear of a crash after the Referendum.

Data from the Council of Mortgage Lending show first time buyers are driving the market with lending up 25% to £5.5 billion over a year.