House prices in England and Wales stagnate in September: Hometrack

(Reuters) - Asking prices for houses in England and Wales flatlined in September for the first time in 19 months, according to a survey on Friday that showed a small fall in prices in London.

Bank of England warns borrowers and lenders not to overstretch themselves

The Bank of England has warned it is keeping a close eye on developments in the housing market and said borrowers and lenders should be careful not to overstretch themselves.