Mutterings of the economy returning to health have become increasingly audible as October gets underway. There are also further hints that the mortgage market may be on the road to recovery.
House prices rose for the third consecutive month according to Halifax, which will be welcome news to those struggling to remortgage because they don't have enough equity in their homes. It may also boost confidence and stimulate a bit more activity in the market - good news for those trying to sell.
However, whether the recent upturn in the housing market proves sustainable will depend largely on the availability of mortgages, which as we know have been in short supply. On the plus side, there's been some positive movements in this arena too.
