Housing market

Councillor John Hart says the housing market "has distorted immeasurably" over the last two years.

Cluhein Trubshaw is preparing to leave Guernsey as she cannot find anywhere affordable to live.

The average price of a UK house was £252,687 in November, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

People with leases on new-build houses say freeholders are charging them exorbitant amounts.

The launch of long-term fixed-rate deals may test borrowers' appetite for certainty over cost.

Eunice Wun says she has no employment record and a credit check cannot be done in England.

A family is calling for a law change on the Isle of Man after losing out on their "dream home".

The average cost of a home has risen by 18% compared to the same time last year.

Average house prices are up 11% on last year, with the NI average reaching almost £160,000.

Campaigners say they are regularly called by emergency service workers who cannot afford housing.

Rents are rising at the fastest pace since 2008 as strong demand outstrips supply, says one online platform.

A survey of estate agents indicates a boom in questions about internet speeds before buying.

Andrew Bennett built an energy efficient home, but cannot borrow money against its value.

According to the latest figures, property in Guernsey is getting more expensive to buy and rent.

Eight in 10 properties listed for sale in the area have already had offers accepted,, says Rightmove.

Manx landlords ask why they should join a government registration scheme without seeing finer details.

Prices are up again, but looming interest rate rises may cause a slowdown, the Halifax says.