Category Archives: URGENT News
How will the new stamp duty rates affect you?
New stamp duty rates have come into effect from 1st April 2025. Two main thresholds...
Apr
The base rate remains unchanged at 4.5%
The Bank of England base rate has been held at 4.5% following the latest Monetary...
Mar
A base rate cut to 4.5%
Following the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year, a base rate cut...
Feb
The current base rate has been held at 4.75%
Following this month’s review held by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), a decision has been...
Dec
The UK inflation rate has risen to an 8-month high of 2.6%
The UK inflation rate has risen to 2.6% in the year to November. This is...
Dec
An inflation rate rise to 2.3%
Figures released for the year to October show an inflation rate rise to 2.3%, the...
Nov
The new base rate has been confirmed at 4.75%
It’s good news following the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) review of the base rate. A...
Nov
The details announced in the Autumn Budget 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the details of the Autumn Budget 2024. The decisions have...
Oct
UK inflation falls to 1.7%
In a surprise drop, UK inflation falls to 1.7% in the year to September. This...
Oct
What financial help is available when buying a new build?
Buying a new-build home is appealing for lots of reasons. You can look forward to...
Sep
The current Bank of England base rate remains at 5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the current Bank of England base...
Sep
What is a mortgage in principle?
Getting a mortgage in principle is your first step towards having a mortgage. Giving you...
Sep
The latest inflation rate has been confirmed at 2.2%
The latest inflation rate figure has been released, remaining at 2.2% in the year to...
Sep
Should you buy a house with a restrictive covenant?
The thought of buying your own home is exciting and you can look forward to...
Sep
What to look for in an auction legal pack
Buying a property at auction is a fast and legally binding process so it’s essential...
Aug
Can you get a mortgage on a fixer-upper?
Buying a fixer-upper is a great way to get a property for a low price...
Aug
The UK base rate has been lowered to 5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held the latest meeting to review the UK base...
Aug
The current base rate remains at 5.25%
Once again, a vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has been made to keep...
Mar
The BoE base rate has remained at 5.25%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the Bank of England (BoE) base...
Feb
The plans revealed in the Autumn Statement 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has released the details of the government’s financial plans in the Autumn...
Nov