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Mortgage lenders have started the year by cutting rates, taking some of the pain out of the cost of a new deal for homeowners.

Services have been restored after a cyber-attack that played havoc with property completions, but those affected can complain.

House prices have ended the year 1.8% lower, according to Nationwide which forecasts no growth or a further fall in 2024.

Homeowners and buyers have spoken of their “serious stress” after a cyber-attack played havoc with property completions.

UK lending for house purchases will fall by 8% in 2024, a trade association representing banks is predicting.

Mortgage rates on a typical two-year fixed deal have fallen below 6% for the first time since mid-June, according to Moneyfacts.

The number of people falling behind on their mortgage payments rose sharply over the summer months, figures from the banking sector show.

House prices rose in October for the first time in six months, according to the Halifax, but it expects values to fall over the next year.

The government is considering extending its mortgage guarantee scheme as part of measures to help first-time buyers in the upcoming Autumn Statement.

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