MoneySavingExpert News Mortgages Property prices plummet to 2004 levelsHouse prices fell in April, and are expected to drop even further, according to The Halifax.6 May 2009 Govt mortgage rescue scheme has only helped one homeownerThe Government’s much-trumpeted Mortgage Rescue Scheme has only helped one struggling homeowner avoid losing their home since it was launched in January.30 April 2009 House prices down in AprilHouse prices fell in April, putting a dampener on homeowners' hopes that the slump in values may have ended.30 April 2009 Government mortgage support scheme gets under wayThe Government today launched a scheme that allows some hard-up borrowers to defer mortgage interest payments for up to two years.21 April 2009 It's deflation timeThe UK economy is officially in a deflationary state for the first time in almost 50 years. That means the cost of living is falling.21 April 2009 How to tackle the negative equity trapAlmost one million homeowners have mortgage debt worth more than the value of their home. If you’re affected, you can take steps to limit the damage.17 April 2009 Brokers urge mortgage borrowers to fix for the long runBorrowers looking for a mortgage have been urged by brokers to fix their costs for as long as possible. 9 April 2009 Bank of England Base Rate held at 0.5%The Bank of England today announced it is holding the base rate at 0.5%. This is the first time in seven months that base rate has remained steady.9 April 2009 Hope for mortgage applicantsThere are some glimmers of hope for those with smaller deposits looking for a mortgage.2 April 2009 Tesco to open bank branches in storesTesco plans to open 30 bank branches by the end of the year as it seeks to increase its share of the personal finance market. 30 March 2009 First808182 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us