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House prices dip according to Halifax
The lender’s latest House Price Index shows a small reduction in prices for September, but the housing market remains stable. At the start of October, we published Nationwide’s September House Price Index showing annual price growth of 2.2%. However, the latest House...
House Prices Hold Steady in September
The UK housing market remains stable despite economic uncertainty and nerves about the upcoming Autumn budget. UK house prices stood firm in September, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index published on 1 October. Annual price growth went up by 2.2%,...
New digital ID scheme could ‘benefit home buyers’
The UK government has just announced the launch of a new digital ID scheme. Some mortgage industry experts believe this could speed up the home-buying process. Individual identification will be stored securely on mobile phones and will become compulsory for all UK...
Base Rate held at 4%
Despite inflationary pressures, the base rate remains unchanged. What does this mean for mortgage interest rates? The Bank of England announced on 18 September that the base rate will remain at 4%. This decision comes after a small cut from 4.25% back in August – a...
UK House Prices Rise Again in August
Halifax reports a 0.3% increase in house prices last month. With buyer confidence improving, the housing market is showing steady resilience. House prices went up by 0.3% in August, the third consecutive monthly rise according to Halifax’s latest House Price Index,...
House prices up as buyers regain confidence
UK house prices rose to an average of £269,000 in June, as cheaper mortgages and growing confidence have helped to boost the market. Annual house price growth in the UK went up to 3.7% in the year to June 2025, up from 2.7% in May, according to the latest UK House...
Inflation reaches highest level since January 2024
Inflation increased to 3.8% in July. With the Bank of England under pressure to keep inflation steady, we’re less likely to see a further base rate cut this year. Inflation has reached its highest level since January 2024. Figures published by the Office for National...
Bank of England Cuts Base Rate to 4%
Find out what this latest interest rate cut means for your mortgage, the property market and the economy. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to reduce the base rate from 4.25% to 4%. This move was widely expected, but it’s still a positive sign...
House prices rise in July
House prices went up in July, marking the biggest monthly increase so far this year, according to Halifax. Market activity is strong and affordability is gradually improving. House prices went up in July by 0.4% according to Halifax’s latest House Price Index. This is...
Two MB Associates Staff Shortlisted for Industry Awards
Company Founder and long-standing staff member shortlisted in Financial Reporter Women’s Recognition Awards. MB Associates is delighted to announce that two key members of its team, including the firm’s Founder, Monica Bradley, have been shortlisted in the prestigious...