Extensions or loft conversions with a bedroom can raise a home’s value by almost a quarter, according to newly released data from Nationwide.

With growth of 9.6% in Q3, Northern Ireland remained the UK’s best-performing region.

Affordability and mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market, remaining a major barrier for borrowers.

Northern Ireland recorded the strongest annual house price growth at 9.7% in Q2, despite a slowdown from the previous quarter.

First-time buyers will now also be allowed to access the lender's 'Helping Hand' mortgage offer at the new maximum LTV, enabling borrowing of up to six times income.

Average house price growth in rural locations continues to outpace more urban areas.

It still takes over five months on average to complete a home sale in the UK.

House prices edged down by 0.6% month-on-month, according to the latest figures.

Activity in the housing market is expected to "soften" following the rush to beat today's Stamp Duty deadline.

House prices have recorded growth for the sixth consecutive month