First-time buyers were a theme in this week’s most read as longer terms disappear while brokers suggest these home hunters are not waiting to see if house prices drop.

A rise in mortgage arrears and banks relaxing interest-only terms were also among the biggest news stories.

Help to Buy extended for all buyers and builders until 31 May

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Nationwide cuts rates, Foundation lifts LTVs and TML adds Help to Buy – round-up

First-time buyers hit as longest mortgage terms vanish – Quilter

First-time buyers are not waiting for price drops, they are ready to buy now – Marketwatch

Mortgage arrears jump and possessions set to rise – UK Finance

Barclays raises LTI multiples for high earners

Banks loosen interest-only mortgage terms but borrowers in the dark

Third of buyers do not negotiate property prices – Barclays

House price stability and central London bargains forecast for 2021 property market

TSB launches three-year fixes up to 90 per cent LTV