The UK's ageing population is increasingly turning to equity release mortgages to help ease its financial pressures.

The establishment of a parking right can have a significant impact on the value of the land affected. A recent Scottish case has highlighted the nuances of parking law, reiterating its complexities and the need for care and consideration, especially when purchasing or remortgaging land in Scotland.

A recent case at the High Court in Glasgow considered property fraud on an extraordinary scale. Perhaps most striking about the case was that it was the longest criminal trial in UK legal history, lasting over 320 days.

Mortgage rates hit a record low in April, with the Yorkshire Building Society announcing a rate of 0.89% over a two-year period.

Lenders will soon be represented by a new body, which is set to replace the six current bodies that regulate the financial sector.