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New findings lift the lid on financial abuse… but there are ways you can regain control of your money. Here’s our top tips for taking care of your finances. Almost one million women in the UK are trapped in a relationship due to a lack of financial independence,...
MB Associates Launches Tree-Planting Initiative with Feefo's Sustainability Feature MB Associates is pleased to announce the launch of a new sustainability feature in partnership with Feefo, the world’s largest verified reviews provider. Through Feefo's Treefo...
The recent news that the stamp duty threshold will be reduced next April hasn’t deterred many home buyers. Despite recent news that the stamp duty exemption threshold will be reduced next April, some 95% of homebuyers have said they would be undeterred by the...
Experts predict a significant growth of almost 25% in the housing market by 2029. House prices increased by 0.2% in October – a fourth consecutive monthly rise – according to the Halifax House Price Index. This has brought the annual growth rate to 3.9%, slightly...
The Bank of England has confirmed another base rate cut following the previous reduction on 1 August. Good news for home buyers and home owners: The Bank of England’s base rate has been reduced from 5% to 4.75% in today’s review. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee...
The Autumn Budget saw changes to stamp duty relief for first-time buyers. If you’re thinking of buying a property in 2025, what does this mean for you? Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Autumn Budget that stamp duty changes will be effective from 1...
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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