Lender is launching a near-98% LTV product for buyers of homes up to £300,000
Product choice remains below pre-March levels as affordability pressures persist for those with small deposits
Nationwide research finds most first-time buyers take on more renovation work than anticipated, with costs running into thousands
Nearly half say extra work is helping as housing costs and deposits remain the main obstacles to homebuying
Reductions across two-, three- and five-year fixes to take effect Friday
Research suggests brokers move cases quickly, but third-party processes drive the longest waits
