Recovery in London property market is now starting to spread across the country raising fears of over-heating

Halifax also reports that one measure of affordability has deteriorated to its weakest since crash

Rate has been below the ECB’s 2 per cent ceiling for 11 months

At least six dead, rail and air travel disrupted and many homes without electricity

Bigger-than-expected fall in loans to private sector puts pressure on ECB to act

State supported schemes have helped to boost property developers’ profit forecasts