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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...
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...
MB Associates' Founder & Managing Director, Monica Bradley, has been named as one of Mortgage Introducer’s leading Elite Women for 2025. This accolade underscores her exceptional contributions and longstanding impact in the mortgage industry. March 2025 – For...
More parents than ever are supporting their children by providing deposits for homes. If you’re hoping to help your child get on the property ladder, here’s what you need to know… The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is a term that refers to parents providing financial support...
The average UK house price held steady throughout February, with annual growth remaining unchanged from January. According to the latest House Price Index from Halifax, the average UK house price has remained stable throughout February 2025. House prices dipped by...
The stamp duty threshold is changing from 1 April 2025. Here’s what you need to know… You might have seen recently that the stamp duty threshold is changing on 1 April 2025. If you’ve just had an offer accepted on a property or you’ve only just started your house...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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