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Rising interest rates mean expert advice is key
Inflation remaining higher than anticipated means more interest rate rises are likely. There’s never been a more crucial time to seek advice on your mortgage. Mortgage interest rates look set to rise again in anticipation of a further Bank of England base rate...
MB Associates wins two prestigious awards
MB Associates has won two awards in two days – the first relating to its services in the financial protection sector and the second for the company’s proven track record as a mortgage broker. Legal & General Award On 17 May, MB Associates won the Legal...
The base rate goes up again
The latest base rate increase is the twelfth consecutive rate rise since December 2021 as the Bank of England tries to curb inflation The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the twelfth consecutive increase since December 2021....
100% mortgages are back
Skipton Building Society has launched a new 100% mortgage product for renters who can prove they’ve covered their rent and bills for at least a year. Good news for renters who want to buy their first home. Skipton Building Society has just announced a new 100%...
Slight dip in house prices in April
Prices have dipped, but the housing market remains stable, according to Halifax. Halifax published its House Price Index for April on 9 May, revealing that the average house price decreased by 0.3% in April, following a 0.8% rise in March. Annual house price growth...
Help to Buy scheme back on the agenda
The Prime Minister may bring back the Help to Buy Scheme, which ended in March this year. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering bringing back the government’s Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme to help more people get onto the property ladder.The scheme only applied...
The housing market shows resilience
Average house prices crept up slightly in March, according to Halifax, and prices went up in all regions, though annual growth is expected to slow. Good news for homeowners – the housing market is proving to be resilient, with property prices rising by 0.8% in March...
Asking prices go up in March
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?
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
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...