With ongoing affordability challenges, many first-time buyers are turning to family for support to get onto the property ladder. The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has become a vital source of funding. The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ continues to play a significant role in the...
The latest Halifax House Price Index shows a slight cooling in the housing market, with prices falling in March and annual growth easing as economic uncertainty impacts buyer confidence. UK house prices saw a modest decline in March, signalling a slowdown in market...
With World Health Day taking place in April, it’s a great reminder that health isn’t just physical – it’s financial too. Here’s some simple steps you can take for better financial health. Feeling in control of your money can reduce stress, improve your emotional...
Recently featured in the Daily Express, MB Associates’ Les Pick shares expert insights into getting a mortgage over 50. Les explains why later life lending is far more flexible and accessible than many people realise. MB Associates is proud to have been featured in...
Inflation remained steady in February, but rising energy costs and global uncertainty mean households could soon feel financial pressure. UK inflation held at 3% in February, unchanged from January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics....
MB Associates is proud to support a wide range of local community organisations, helping to strengthen connections and celebrate diversity across the areas it serves, including the Sutton Bengali Association. MB Associates is a key sponsor of the Sutton Bengali...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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