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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have voted unanimously to keep Bank Rate at 0.75%.

The MPC said that Brexit uncertainties have "intensified considerably" since its last... https://t.co/RnI1dEPDAr

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At Vivid we always work harder for our clients. During a recent case we felt that the solicitors dealing with a re-mortgage had provided poor service causing an unacceptable delay.

Our... https://t.co/Ggvqr4LyWU

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The financial regulator has admitted it “cannot make sense” for affordability rules to stop so-called mortgage prisoners from switching from Standard Variable Rates (SVR) to a cheaper deal.... https://t.co/279XtwyVaY

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Over half of aspiring homeowners were made ill by the stresses of the buying experience – up from just over a third in 2017, a survey by challenger bank Aldermore found.

46% said the house... https://t.co/zddFxDWxv5

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The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted by a majority of 6-3 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%.

In the minutes from the MPC's latest meeting, members agreed that the dip in... https://t.co/YDHpBomd5n

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CYBG, the parent company of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank, has acquired Virgin Money in a £1.7bn deal.

The combined business will become the UK's sixth-largest bank, but around 1,500 jobs expected to go as a result of the acquisition.

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CPI inflation remained unchanged at 2.4% in May 2018, according to the latest ONS data, leading to industry speculation that interest rates will remain unchanged until later in the year, or even into 2019.

[Steve Bolt @VividFinancial]

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee have voted 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%, the same ratio as in its last meeting.
The MPC said the Bank's projections in its latest... https://t.co/DvTVBqQ20v

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The government has introduced new measures to 'professionalise the estate agent market, drive up standards and bring an end to rogue managing agents'.
Housing secretary Sajid Javid announced... https://t.co/AYcWHxWZtm

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Good news for first time buyers! No Stamp Duty to pay on purchases up to £300k

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Sainsbury’s Bank received £150m worth of mortgage applications in the first half of the year after launching its... https://t.co/7dgTLoYDnk

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The average two-year fixed mortgage rate has risen from its historic low in October with a 0.12% increase, the... https://t.co/aHkQhrLT9e

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Online estate agent Purplebricks has been told to be clearer about its fee structure in its marketing, after the... https://t.co/ClR9JPtMVU

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The average two-year fixed rate and two-year variable rate have both fallen to new record lows, according to the... https://t.co/BJEAqerjgf

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Today marks the ten year anniversary of the last time there was an interest rate rise in the UK.
On 5th July... https://t.co/kMU46Afvdt

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House price growth regains momentum in June.

Prices rose 1.1% month-on-month in June, reversing the previous... https://t.co/N2yBMKQsBO

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Can anyone recommend a Bristol based company who can identify & then deal with Japanese Knotweed?

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@bnibristolgrace @stevewindy478 An excellent presentation by @stevewindy478 at todays meeting. Will be arranging an appointment !

[Steve Bolt @VividFinancial]

@bnibristolgrace @stevewindy478 An excellent presentation by @stevewindy478 at todays meeting. Will be arranging an appointment !