Two estate agents say there is more choice in the market, but the islands need more homes to rent.

Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025.

Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.

The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing.

Persimmon Homes says it will provide "£2,000 per dwelling" in funding.

The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.

The price of a typical UK home rose by 3.7%, says Nationwide, despite "stretched" affordability.

Two in five new mortgages have terms that will see homeowners still making payments in retirement.