Tens of thousands of homeowners with mortgages held by two Government-run banks will be able to switch lender without the usual four-figure exit penalties.
First-time buyers (FTBs) who've got on the housing ladder are spending less of their income on servicing mortgage debt but many other wannabe homeowners are still struggling to buy.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has juggled its compensation limits this week which brings bad news for those with insurance but good news for investors.