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House prices see the biggest increase this year
The property market is showing encouraging signs of being busy and thriving, according to new figures from Halifax. House prices have gone up by 4.8% annually, compared to 4% last month, according to the lender. Halifax's latest House Price Index, published on 6...
A third of women ‘trapped’ due to lack of financial independence
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 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...
First-time buyers not put off by stamp duty change
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...
House prices rising and set to keep increasing
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 base rate goes down in November
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...
Stamp duty changes: what you need to know
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...
Highlights of the Autumn Budget
Here’s the lowdown on the key points from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, featuring tax changes and stamp duty adjustments. During the Autumn Budget announcement on October 30th, Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the goal of restoring economic stability and...
Monica Bradley wins prestigious Barclays Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
For immediate release 28 October 2024 – Surrey-based mortgage broker MB Associates is thrilled to announce that Monica Bradley, its founder and managing director, has won the Business Ally award at the prestigious Barclays 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion...
Monica Bradley Launches New Commercial Lending Firm
Monica Bradley, founder and owner of MB Associates, launches a new commercial company to support business owners and entrepreneurs seeking loans. Monica Bradley, founder and owner of multiple award-winning mortgage broker, MB Associates, proudly announces the launch...