Mortgages

Economist and investment manager David Kauders has warned the UK is set for a crash so slow that many will not even see it coming.

The average interest rate for a 90% LTV two-year fixed rate deal has dropped to its lowest level since January 2008, at 5.39%, according to Moneyfacts.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has begun its prosecution of two men who set up fake companies and changed their names to defraud Allied Irish Bank and Bank of Scotland out of £60m.

Nationals round-up: More coverage of trail commission, a negative analysis of the flailing absolute returns market and new criticism of whole of life policies.

David Cameron has promised up to 200,000 extra affordable homes as he unveiled plans to extend Margaret Thatcher's 'right-to-buy' programme.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued an order to ban and fine a London-based mortgage broker £100,000 for fraud, which has been referred to a tribunal for a final decision.

Ana Botín, the chief executive of Santander's UK business, has given a severe profits warning as the lender faces rising costs and difficult market conditions.

House prices continued to "tread water" in September with prices only rising 0.1% during the month, said Nationwide.

A spoof documentary showing estate agents as obnoxious, arrogant and sleazy workers has quickly become an internet sensation.

Nationals round-up: ETFs came under the microscope following the UBS scandal, while downturn-beating funds, retirement income and Halifax's savings accounts also featured.