Around 630,000 mortgage borrowers are paying a loyalty penalty, adding an average £1,000 to annual bills. hearsay.social/3BJ7Fwg

The Bank of England base rate is already at its highest in 13 years. And its ascent is expected to be more aggressive than was previously forecast. hearsay.social/3QivL4Y

Average two year fixed mortgage rates are now 2 percentage points higher than at the start of the year, increasing typical monthly payments by an average of £159. hearsay.social/3zZ85NF

Some potential homebuyers may find it easier to get a loan as the central bank eases borrowing rules. hearsay.social/3QapzMj

Average asking prices for first-time buyer homes, which Rightmove defines as those with two bedrooms or less, are at a record of £224,943 across the UK. hearsay.social/3ovMLIZ

The scheme is scheduled to end in England in March 2023 but the key deadline is much sooner. hearsay.social/3BlOiZR

Mortgage payments are rising, but there are ways to mitigate the worst of the effects, says Ruth Jackson Kirby, including getting a 'green mortgage'. hearsay.social/3J4CGw6

First-time buyers are struggling to keep up with property values and interest payments. hearsay.social/3MGnVk6

Sales of alcohol and tobacco were the main driver behind a surprise rise in overall UK retail sales in April. hearsay.social/3lS0tox

Huge numbers of the lowest income households are struggling to get their £150 council tax rebate payments, experts are warning. hearsay.social/3wz5tmU

Homeowners are turning to thermal imaging cameras to spot key areas of heat loss from their properties. hearsay.social/3sLYVA1

Experts warn that this could be the first indication the post-pandemic property boom is coming to an end. hearsay.social/3sGu1cj

Borrowers are warned to check mortgage deals carefully as brokers report seeing an increasing number of adverts on social media for products and rates that are no longer on the market. hearsay.social/3LcjFat

UK house prices look out of reach for many. But the truth is that British property is surprisingly affordable, says Merryn Somerset Webb. moneyweek.com/investments/pr…

House prices are continuing to rise and with the cost of living crisis putting a strain on wallets, you might be wondering if now is the right time to buy. mirror.co.uk/money/should-y…

The Bank of England is predicted to raise interest rates again in May with two percent possible by 2023 as it struggles to contain rampant inflation. express.co.uk/finance/city/1…

Top mortgage deals are vanishing on an almost-daily basis and some five and ten-year fixed rate deals are now cheaper than two-year fixes. dailymail.co.uk/money/mortgage…

From checking how much you are likely to be able to borrow, to planning ahead of an application. theguardian.com/money/2022/apr…

Tax rises will reduce what homeowners can borrow and potentially send house prices downwards, experts have warned.

Read more in The Telegraph. Subscription required. telegraph.co.uk/property/uk/na…

House prices are rising at over 14% a year – the highest annual growth rate since 2004. John Stepek explains why and asks: will UK house prices crash soon? moneyweek.com/investments/pr…