The latest news and information on mortgages, the property market and other financial matters.
Some first-time buyers may be closer to owning a home than they realise. New research reveals that common mortgage myths could be causing people to delay buying their first home. Aspiring first-time buyers could be delaying their plans because of common misconceptions...
Plans to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new savings product could leave aspiring homeowners worse off. Here’s what the proposed changes could mean. First-time buyers could miss out on more than £3600 in potential interest if proposed changes to ISA rules go ahead, a...
Higher energy bills pushed UK inflation up to 2.9% in July. We explain what the latest figures could mean for household finances and mortgages. UK inflation increased to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, as higher energy bills placed renewed pressure on household...
UK house prices remain stable despite the current economic challenges. Here’s what’s happening in the property market, along with our expert view on what it all means for home buyers and sellers. The UK housing market remained steady in July, despite renewed economic...
MB Associates is working with The Children’s Society to help boost its fundraising efforts. We spoke to Lauren Falconer from The Children's Society about its work to support the mental health of young people and her own personal ‘Year of Endurance’ fundraising...
The base rate has been held, and inflation is at its lowest level in three years, but mortgage rates have increased. The Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75% in today's review. The hold was widely predicted. The Bank has been cautious due to ongoing...
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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