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Asking prices go up in March

29 Mar 2023 | News, Property

While many predicted doom and gloom for the housing market this year, Rightmove’s latest house price survey says that asking prices increased in March. Despite a nervous start to 2023, the housing market has remained resilient. Property website Rightmove has revealed...

Why does the base rate keep going up?

27 Mar 2023 | Advice, News

Wondering about the recent upward trend of base rates since December 2021? Let’s explore the possible reasons behind these rises and uncover what the future holds for us. The Bank of England’s decision to increase the base rate to 4.25% on Thursday was hardly a...

MB Associates wins prestigious MABS Award

24 Mar 2023 | News, Press Release

MB Associates is delighted to announce that it has won the prestigious Mortgage Advice Bureau MABS Top Business – Average Productivity Award. PRESS RELEASE – 24 March 2023 For Immediate Release The team at MB Associates is thrilled to have won the MABS Top Business...

Bank of England base rate goes up to 4.25%

23 Mar 2023 | News

The latest base rate rise is the 11th consecutive increase since December 2021. Find out what this means for your mortgage. The Bank of England has just announced the base rate has increased by 0.25%, bringing it up to 4.25%. The rate increased by 0.5% on 2 February...

Homeowners better off than renters

21 Mar 2023 | First Time Buyers, News

Monthly mortgage payments are now cheaper than monthly rental prices, according to Halifax. Good news for anyone thinking of buying their first property. Homeowners are nearly £500 better off annually than renters, according to Halifax. The lender has revealed that...

‘The UK will avoid a recession this year’

15 Mar 2023 | News

In his Spring Budget, unveiled on 15 March, the Chancellor said that the Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that the UK won’t enter a recession. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today unveiled his Spring Budget and announced that the UK won’t go into...