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MB Associates wins Broker Firm of The Year Award
An outstanding result for MB Associates at the MoneyAge Mortgage Awards. We were delighted to receive new industry recognition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 27 February 2026: MB Associates is proud to announce that it has been named Broker Firm of the Year (11-50 Advisers)...
Inflation drops and job market weakens
Inflation falling in January, combined with higher unemployment has fuelled expectations that the base rate could come down in March. UK inflation fell to 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to figures published on 18 February by the...
UK house prices rise at the start of 2026
The UK housing market has started the new year fairly well, with prices edging up after a small dip at the end of last year. According to the latest data from Halifax, average house prices rose by 0.7% in January, following a 0.5% fall in December. This increase has...
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75%
No change to the base rate in the latest review, as inflation remains above its target level. The Bank of England has confirmed it has held the base rate at 3.75% in today’s review. The decision was widely expected, reflecting a cautious approach as inflation remains...
MB Associates receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award
MB Associates is proud to announce it has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026, an exclusive seal of excellence reserved for businesses that consistently deliver world-class customer experiences year after year. The Platinum Trusted Service Award is...
UK economy grew in November
The UK economy showed unexpected resilience in November, with stronger-than-forecast growth offering a boost to confidence. The UK economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in November, with GDP (gross domestic product*) rising by 0.3% month on month,...
UK house prices dipped slightly at the end of 2025
Halifax says UK house prices fell slightly in December. We break down the key points and what they mean for buyers and homeowners. The latest Halifax House Price Index shows that UK house prices dipped slightly in December, rounding off a fairly steady year for the...
Base rate cut is a welcome boost for borrowers
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to reduce the base rate. Here’s what the change could mean for you. The Bank of England has reduced the base rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking another positive step for borrowers as inflation continues to...
Modest house price growth predicted for 2026
Many buyers and homeowners are wondering what the year ahead may hold. Halifax says house prices should rise modestly by up to 3% in 2026. According to Halifax’s latest Housing Market Review, 2025 has been one of the most stable years for UK house prices in over a...
House prices hold steady in November
Annual house price growth slowed in November, which is good news for first-time buyers, as affordability has improved. House prices remained the same in November, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index, published on 5 December, showed zero growth...