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Inflation fell to its lowest rate for two years in October, and the latest month-on-month drop was slightly larger than anticipated. What does this mean for the mortgage and property market? Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (which relates to goods and services)...
Over the past year, we’ve seen house prices decline in general, but some regions of the UK have seen prices move in a positive direction. Read more… Despite average house prices falling by 3.9% over the past year, some areas in the UK have bucked the trend and seen...
A slight increase in property prices was seen last month by Halifax, despite sellers being more cautious and buyer demand being down UK house prices went up in October for the first time in six months, according to Halifax. The lender says average house prices rose by...
The base rate holds firm at 5.25%, which is good news for anyone on a tracker or standard variable rate mortgage. The Bank of England has reviewed the base rate and chosen to keep it at the current level of 5.25%. The next review will occur on 14 December, and...
Inflation remained steady last month, and food prices came down. Will this mean that interest rates could come down further? Read more… Inflation remained the same in September, staying at 6.7% despite fuel prices rising. Economists had predicted a drop to 6.6% but...
PRESS RELEASE 6.10.23 – For immediate release MB Associates' managing director Monica Bradley has been awarded Mortgage Adviser of The Year at this year’s Financial Reporter Women's Recognition Awards. The awards took place on Thursday, 5 October 2023, at the...
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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