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Inflation remains a challenge

CPI inflation goes down in July compared to June, but air travel and hotel costs keep core inflation stubbornly high. Consumer Price Index inflation (CPI) went down from 7.9% in June to 6.8% in July, according to figures published by The Office for National...

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House prices see small decline in July

Halifax’s House Price Index for July shows a slight price dip and an annual reduction of 2.4%, with house prices ‘little changed’ over the past six months. House prices went down slightly in July by 0.3%, according to Halifax. The lender has published its latest House...

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The base rate goes up to 5.25%

The base rate has gone up to 5.25%, marking the fourteenth consecutive increase in the last 18 months. Find out what it means for your mortgage payments. The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 5% to 5.25%. The increase was widely anticipated, despite...

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Monica Bradley shortlisted for award

Monica Bradley shortlisted for award

Our founder and managing director, Monica Bradley, has been shortlisted as a finalist in Financial Reporter’s Women’s Recognition Awards for Mortgage Adviser of the Year. The awards, launched in 2018, aim to support the growing momentum for a more diverse and equal...

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