MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages High demand could push rental prices upTenants are bracing themselves for further rent rises as problems in the mortgage market continue to keep people off the property ladder.7 March 2011 Consumer Focus calls for Clydesdale/Yorkshire mortgage write-offsLobby group Consumer Focus has written to Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks calling on them to stop demanding cash from mortgage holders as a result of their gaffes.4 March 2011 House prices down 0.9%House prices fell at their fastest annual rate for 16 months during February due to faltering demand, according to Halifax.4 March 2011 44% with mental health problems have crisis debtsPeople suffering from mental health problems are almost five times as likely to have severe debts compared to everyone else.24 February 2011 PPI leap hits Lloyds Banking Group complaintsLloyds Banking Group has revealed a large spike in the number of complaints it receives, driven by a surge in gripes about mis-sold debt insurance.23 February 2011 Base rate hike moves closerThe Bank of England edged closer to lifting interest rates earlier this month, it was revealed today.23 February 2011 Sale-and-rent-back firms offer 'woeful' advice, says Which?Homeowners considering selling their home and renting it back again are being given "woefully inadequate" advice, a consumer watchdog warns today.22 February 2011 Deutsche Bank to pay compensation for irresponsible mortgage lendingMortgage borrowers will get redress as a result of irresponsible lending after the City watchdog issued its first ever fine for this offence.22 February 2011 Halifax to repay £500 million to 300,000 mortgage holdersHalifax will repay £500 million to mortgage customers who were given "confusing" information about a cap in interest costs.21 February 2011 House prices predicted to fall this yearThe fragile economic recovery looks set to disrupt the housing market during 2011 leading to property price falls, it was predicted today.14 February 2011 First535455 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us