The latest news and information on mortgages, the property market and other financial matters.
The property market shows no signs of slowing down and the stamp duty coming to an end soon doesn’t seem to be deterring people from wanting to move. We’re in danger of sounding like a broken record when we tell you again that the property market is buoyant. We...
Money may be a taboo subject for many but it’s an important topic and not one to shy away from. The more we talk about money, the more likely we are to take control of our finances. We believe it’s important to deal with financial issues head on. In an effort to help...
The property market remains very healthy with prices increasing again in April and the stamp duty holiday continuing to add impetus. House prices have reached a record high for the second month in a row according to Halifax. In April, house prices were 1.4...
MB Associates provides new career opportunities during rising unemployment among young people. The pandemic has hit many people hard, and young people have been badly affected. Since the start of the pandemic, unemployment among the young has risen by 52,000 – a ten...
An update on where you stand if you’re on furlough or if you’ve been furloughed in the past and want to apply for a mortgage. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in the March budget this year that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also known as The Furlough Scheme),...
House prices continue to rise. House sales in March hit a record high and there is a shortage of homes for sale. If you’re looking to move, you may be struggling to find your dream home as competition for properties is high. In February, UK house prices saw 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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