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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%
Energy prices and service costs are responsible for the increase, but what does this latest news mean for interest rates? UK inflation unexpectedly increased to 3.5% in the 12 months to April, up from 2.6%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National...
New 100% mortgage launched for buyers with no deposit
April Mortgages has unveiled a new 100% loan-to-value mortgage designed to help buyers without a deposit and unable to rely on financial help from family. Good news for those who want to buy a property without a deposit. April Mortgages has just launched a new 100%...
UK house prices crept up in April
House prices edged up last month, continuing a trend of stability despite wider economic uncertainty. The latest Halifax data shows modest growth, with the strongest gains seen in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. House prices in the UK rose slightly in April,...
New base rate reduction
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4.25%. Here’s what it means for your mortgage. The Bank of England has voted to reduce the base interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% in its latest review on 8 May. This move is aimed at stimulating spending and supporting the...
MB Associates opens new mortgage shop in Kingston
Find out about MB Associates' latest expansion into Kingston and how we plan to help residents with bespoke mortgage advice. MB Associates, a multiple-award-winning mortgage broker renowned for delivering expert advice and exceptional service, is pleased to announce...
MB Associates is a finalist at SME Surrey Business Awards
MB Associates is delighted to announce that we have been named finalists for two prestigious categories at the SME Surrey Business Awards 2025. Our company has been shortlisted for Business of the Year (Less than 50 Employees), a category that recognises businesses...
Modest drop in house prices
Halifax records a slight drop in prices in March, which it blames on the stamp duty threshold changes that started in April. UK house prices fell slightly by 0.5% in March, compared to 0.2% in February, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index...
Your guide to the stamp duty changes
The stamp duty threshold changed on 1 April 2025. Here’s what you need to know… You might have seen recently that the stamp duty threshold changed on 1 April 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about stamp duty, from what it is to how much you’ll need to pay when...
Demand for larger houses fuels growth in property prices
Detached homes have increased in value by more than £100,000 over the past five years, while flats are currently lagging behind. The demand for bigger homes with more space has driven property prices up over the past year, according to analysis based on data from the...
Base rate is held at 4.5%
The Bank of England has just announced that the base rate will remain at 4.5%, in today’s review. The Bank’s decision to hold the rate on 20 March aligns with expectations given current economic uncertainty and inflation, which rose by 3% in the 12 months to January...