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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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The Bank of England base rate down to 4.5%

The Bank of England base rate down to 4.5%

Find out more about the latest reduction and how it might affect you and your mortgage. The Bank of England has voted to reduce the base rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. In today’s review, the reduction of 0.25% was agreed after much speculation. Many analysts predicted the...

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Annual UK house price inflation up 2%

Annual UK house price inflation up 2%

The 2025 UK sales market has got off to a stronger start than the previous two years, data shows. According to Zoopla’s January 2025 House Price Index, the UK housing market has got off to a strong start, with the momentum in sales activity from 2024 spilling into the...

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Should you choose a two- or five-year fixed-rate mortgage?

Should you choose a two- or five-year fixed-rate mortgage?

If you’re looking to remortgage and would like a fixed deal, it can be hard to know how long to fix your rate. We look at the benefits and disadvantages of both a two-year and five-year fixed-rate mortgage to help you decide. According to analysis by Santander, many...

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MB Associates Proud to Sponsor The Big Ride For Charity

MB Associates Proud to Sponsor The Big Ride For Charity

MB Associates is proud to support The Big Ride, a charity cycling challenge dedicated to raising vital funds for Versus Arthritis and The UK Sepsis Trust, in memory of the late Anne Channevy Walsh. For Immediate Release Surrey, 4th February 2025 MB Associates is...

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Mortgage affordability improves

Mortgage affordability improves

Latest research from the Nationwide Housing Affordability report suggests good news – although borrowers are still stretched. According to the latest research from the Nationwide Housing Affordability Report, there has been a modest improvement in UK housing...

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