Average monthly mortgage payments in Great Britain are £1,506, down £84 from last year.

86% feel self-employed workers are underserved by UK financial services, according to newly released research.

11% of buyers overpaid SDLT, missing out on refunds averaging £12,909.

Loans are available up to 70% LTV with a 24-month term, plus a 12-month discretionary extension.

New specialist BTL products can be launched in as little as four months, according to the software provider.

Rates range from 3.49% to 5.09%, depending on fee structure.

17.4% of homes sold in England and Wales this year achieved £500,000 or more, based on 281,108 transactions.

The vast majority of estate agents believe removing stamp duty upfront would encourage more buyers, with 47% saying the impact would be significant.

Second home purchases across London dropped 42% in the past year, with a 51% decline in the prime market.

Across England and Wales, freeholds cost £310,000 on average compared with £230,000 for leaseholds, a 29.6% premium