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House prices in the UK picked up again in May, helped by favourable market conditions for buyers, according to Nationwide Building Society.Prices rose by 0.5% compared to April, when they had fallen by 0.6%. The average property now costs £273,427. On a yearly basis, prices were up 3.5%, a slight increase from April’s 3.4% rise. Nationwide said the market remains “supportive” for those looking to buy. Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, said: “Despite wider economic uncertainties in the global economy, underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain...

Fast-growing fruit trees for your backyard harvestHere are five fast-growing fruit trees you can plant in your backyard for a quicker harvest.unbranded - LifestyleRates for home loans remained high as consumer and investor confidence take a hit amid the White House's tariff rollout.In the week ending April 24, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.81%, Freddie Mac announced. That’s down fractionally from 6.83% last week, which saw the biggest one-week jump since last August.Those figures don’t include fees or points, and rates in some parts of the country may be higher or lower than the...

A stunning coastal location that's famous for its millionaires' mansions has been pinpointed for its plummeting property prices. New research has uncovered that some of the UK's most popular coastal areas have house values that are very much on the decline.Poole, in Dorset, is home to Sandbanks, which is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods - not only just the UK but also the world. Sandbanks boasts an award-winning beach that has been dubbed as "Britain's Palm Beach". The neighbourhood is a predominantly residential area, with homes selling for millions...