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House prices remain stable in February

House prices remain stable in February

The average UK house price held steady throughout February, with annual growth remaining unchanged from January. According to the latest House Price Index from Halifax, the average UK house price has remained stable throughout February 2025. House prices dipped by...

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Your guide to the stamp duty changes

Your guide to the stamp duty changes

The stamp duty threshold is changing from 1 April 2025. Here’s what you need to know… You might have seen recently that the stamp duty threshold is changing on 1 April 2025. If you’ve just had an offer accepted on a property or you’ve only just started your house...

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Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older

Getting a mortgage and paying it off when you’re older

If you’re looking to take out a mortgage in your 50s or beyond, there are likely to be options, but it’s essential to have a long-term repayment strategy. If you think it might be difficult – or impossible – to get a mortgage if you’re close to retirement age, it’s...

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MB Associates Wins Prestigious Broker Firm of the Year Award

MB Associates Wins Prestigious Broker Firm of the Year Award

Surrey-based multiple-award winning broker MB Associates wins another award in a prestigious Broker Firm category. 28.2.25 – For Immediate Release MB Associates is proud to announce that it has been named Broker Firm of the Year (11 to 50 advisers) at the highly...

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House price growth subdued, but activity remains robust

House price growth subdued, but activity remains robust

After a fast start to the year, February’s price increase is muted as new sellers lower price expectations. While the past month has still seen a rise in house prices, it’s certainly modest for this time of year, at just 0.5%. This brings the average price of a...

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A positive start for house prices in 2025

A positive start for house prices in 2025

Halifax has revealed that house prices went up slightly in January, which is good news after a slight drop in December. According to the lender, House prices went up by 0.7% last month. The latest Halifax House Price Index, published on 7 February, revealed that the...

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