People living in one of the UK's biggest housing associations say they face "life changing" issues.

Prices rose across all council areas in a 12-month period but some areas reported higher increases.

Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

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Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

The average home cost £581,000 at the end of September - down from £651,000 a year earlier.

The increase compares with a decrease during the the same period in 2023.