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Bank of England keeps base rate at 4.25%

Bank of England keeps base rate at 4.25%

The base rate remains unchanged in the Bank’s latest review on 19 June. Find out what was behind the decision and whether there could be any rate cuts later in the year. The Bank of England has chosen not to reduce the base rate in today’s review. It remains at 4.25%....

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Housing market activity at four-year high

Housing market activity at four-year high

The UK housing market is seeing an increase in sales, according to the latest data from Zoopla, with buyer confidence now growing. There’s some good news for homebuyers and sellers alike – property website Zoopla reports that housing market activity is on the up....

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House prices dropped in May

House prices dropped in May

Property prices saw a slight reduction in May, according to Halifax, following a slight rise in April. Find out what this means for the housing market. House prices dropped slightly in May by 0.4%, compared to a 0.3% increase in April, according to Halifax. The...

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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%

UK inflation jumps to 3.5%

Energy prices and service costs are responsible for the increase, but what does this latest news mean for interest rates? UK inflation unexpectedly increased to 3.5% in the 12 months to April, up from 2.6%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National...

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New 100% mortgage launched for buyers with no deposit

New 100% mortgage launched for buyers with no deposit

April Mortgages has unveiled a new 100% loan-to-value mortgage designed to help buyers without a deposit and unable to rely on financial help from family. Good news for those who want to buy a property without a deposit. April Mortgages has just launched a new 100%...

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Don’t delay making a Lasting Power of Attorney

Don’t delay making a Lasting Power of Attorney

If you think you may be unable to cope with financial or health matters in future, now is a crucial time to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney.  Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place means that someone else will be able to manage important tasks on...

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