House prices jumped by another £2,000 in October with property values up 7% on April's recent low, according to Halifax

Going underground to create extra living room is a growing trend. And according to specialist developers, the ground beneath your feet is a valuable resource

Fair-weather golfers are snapping up holiday villas by the 19th hole in far-flung destinations, from Barbados to the Caribbean

Banks and building societies are increasingly trying to woo homeowners on to discount mortgages - but should you take one over a tracker?

Inaccurate credit reports are making it impossible for some borrowers to get the best mortgages, credit cards and loans. One MP reveals his own credit nightmare

If a friend buys my half of the flat we own will he have to pay only half the usual stamp duty charge?