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Demand for larger houses fuels growth in property prices

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...

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Base rate is held at 4.5%

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...

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Monica Bradley named as a winner in Elite Women 2025

Monica Bradley named as a winner in Elite Women 2025

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...

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The “Bank of Mum and Dad” helping more with deposits

The “Bank of Mum and Dad” helping more with deposits

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...

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House prices remain stable in February

House prices remain stable in February

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...

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MB Associates Wins Prestigious Broker Firm of the Year Award

MB Associates Wins Prestigious Broker Firm of the Year Award

Surrey-based multiple-award winning broker MB Associates wins another award in a prestigious Broker Firm category. 28.2.25 – For Immediate Release MB Associates is proud to announce that it has been named Broker Firm of the Year (11 to 50 advisers) at the highly...

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