The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today voted to reduce the base rate. Here’s what the change could mean for you. The Bank of England has reduced the base rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking another positive step for borrowers as inflation continues to...
MB Associates is delighted to announce that we are now a proud sponsor of Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club, one of the area’s most respected sports and leisure clubs. Located in the heart of Surbiton, Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club has a long-standing reputation...
Many buyers and homeowners are wondering what the year ahead may hold. Halifax says house prices should rise modestly by up to 3% in 2026. According to Halifax’s latest Housing Market Review, 2025 has been one of the most stable years for UK house prices in over a...
Annual house price growth slowed in November, which is good news for first-time buyers, as affordability has improved. House prices remained the same in November, according to Halifax. The lender’s latest House Price Index, published on 5 December, showed zero growth...
Getting on the property ladder could become a little easier for some first-time buyers thanks to a new change from Lloyds Banking Group. Lloyds Bank has announced that it will reduce the minimum household income needed for its First Time Buyer Boost Scheme. The scheme...
Tax and property-related changes were announced on 26 November. The measures could impact homeowners, savers, the self-employed and those using salary sacrifice for pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced plans to launch a new annual charge on homes...
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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