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First-time buyer mortgage myths revealed
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…
Proposed ISA changes could cost first-time buyers
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…
UK inflation rises to 2.9%
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 held firm in July
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…
Supporting young people’s mental health & wellbeing
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…
Bank of England holds the base rate in a cautious decision
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…
UK rents hit record highs as fewer rental properties available
Average rents hit new highs as fewer properties are being listed in the UK rental market, creating greater demand. Average rents across Britain have reached new record highs, according to the latest figures from Rightmove, with a shortage of available rental…
Will mortgage rates go up again?
After a period of relative stability, global events are once again creating uncertainty in financial markets – and that could affect UK mortgage rates. Read on if you’re due to remortgage this year. The apparent collapse of the ceasefire between the US and Iran could…
One health shock away from struggling to pay the mortgage
Almost a quarter of homeowners have had financial problems due to illness, and millions could be at risk of finding it hard to pay their mortgage, according to new research. Protection Specialist Nic k Carter explains why financial cover is so important. Millions of…
House prices increased in June
House prices rose for the first time in four months, according to Lloyds, as mortgage rates began to ease. House prices increased in June for the first time in four months, providing further evidence that the UK housing market is showing signs of stabilising as…