The home

Savers with lower pensions tend to have lower housing equity.

32,200 first-time buyers took out mortgages in May 2018.

More households at risk of financial difficulty.

6 in 10 over-50s don’t plan to move house.

Average gift from Bank of Mum and Dad falls to £18,000.

Relief claimed on 19% of all home purchases until 31 March 2018.

Alterations to tax relief concern 1 in 4 landlords.

Proposal could introduce extra costs for landlords.

New rates come into force for homebuyers in Wales.

Thousands of homeowners face financial squeeze as scheme nears 5-year anniversary.