There are some 3.9 million people across the country plan to release equity from their property to fund their lifestyle when they retire.

Regional cities have higher house price growth and narrowing the gap with London as the capital struggles to make progress.

Growth in house prices fell to its slowest pace with ongoing pressure on household budgets and subdued economic growth.

Lenders are eager to attract long term business with competitive five year fixed deal only slightly more expensive than shorter term rates.

Desirable seaside towns on the South coast will cost you £627,000 but much less in the North of Britain and still rank highly on the happiness score.

The number of people remortgaging has increased by 36% for the year as homeowners lock into new competitive deals.

Having a premium brand supermarket on your doorstep can add over £40,000 to the value of your home or twice that of budget stores.

UK house prices in the country remains steady with the largest annual price growth recorded in Scotland rising 6.7% for the year.

It cost double to purchase your home if you are a first time buyer in London compared to anywhere else in the country.

The competitive marketplace and low interest rates is helping remortgage buyers in London find the best deals to keep repayment costs down.

The average price for a flat has increased by £75,074 in just five years and rising faster than any other property type in the country.

Over the past decade the number of homes sold for more than a million pounds has increased by 73% even with depressed market demand.