Margaret Thatcher died a multi-millionaire, having made the same discovery as other prime ministers before and since that she could make more money in semi-retirement than when she was in office.

Chartered surveyors sold around 17 homes on average over the three months to March, marking the highest number recorded since March 2010, in further signs that the market is improving

Economic View

House prices increased by 0.2% in March

Next year, house prices estimated to be 2.3% higher than in 2007

First-time home buyers should head north, where houses are still within financial reach of people on average local incomes, according to a new study.

Three bedroom semi-detached properties are selling the fastest

Asked a particularly ticklish question about sales tax during the 1964 election the then Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas Home said: “A lot of clever chaps are thinking about it at this moment.”

New consumer finance watchdog warns further pain could be on the way despite Budget pledges

Lord Heseltine believes Britain lacks drive but senior government adviser points to rising employment and house prices as signs the economy was recovering

Ed Balls contrasts new measures with 'bedroom tax' saying claiming the Government will help people buy spare homes

London prices highest risers while Northern Ireland experiences biggest drop

Home sellers are finally growing in confidence, judging by a survey by Rightmove of more than 100,000 asking prices across the country.

Nearly 16,000 loans were made to first-time buyers in January compared to last year