‘We should be at the top of the base rate cycle’

‘We should be at the top of the base rate cycle’

A monthly update from our Sales Manager, Phil Leivesley, on the reported ‘price war’ among mortgage lenders and what the long-term future might be for interest rates. What’s been happening in the mortgage market in the past few weeks? Over the last few weeks, I’ve...
‘Property prices have seen only a mild decline so far’

‘Property prices have seen only a mild decline so far’

A monthly update from our Sales Manager, Phil Leivesley, on property prices and mortgage interest rates. How did the August base rate rise (from 5% to 5.25%) affect the mortgage market? The recent increase had been expected by the market, and so it had already...
Worried about your mortgage?

Worried about your mortgage?

Inflation remains stubbornly high, and interest rates have gone up. What can you do if you’re worried about higher mortgage payments? MB Associates Sales Manager Phil Leivesley has some advice. What if your fixed-rate mortgage deal ends this year? Many people are...
What’s going on in the mortgage market?

What’s going on in the mortgage market?

Wondering what’s happening in the mortgage market and how it will affect you? Our Sales Manager, Phil Leivesley, offers his expert insights, so you can get a better idea of what to expect. The base rate went up on 23 March, and buyers are still looking for properties...
How to ensure you’ve got the best mortgage deal

How to ensure you’ve got the best mortgage deal

In a time of higher interest rates and rising living costs, it’s essential to ensure you’re getting the best deal on your mortgage. We asked our founder and Managing Director, Monica Bradley, for her top tips on achieving this. What can we do to ensure we’re getting...
‘How I made my business work’

‘How I made my business work’

Our founder and Managing Director, Monica Bradley, talks about how she succeeded in business and the essential qualities that can lead to success. I’m often asked by various people why I started MB Associates and how I made it a successful company. Last week, I had...