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Modest drop in house prices

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...

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Your guide to the stamp duty changes

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...

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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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