Mortgage approvals for house purchases have dropped by nearly 11%
But remortgaging approvals have climbed by nearly the same amount as homeowners look to 'lock-in attractive deals' before rates rise
Mortgage approvals jump to highest level since 2015
2019's gross mortgage lending total was still below 2018's level, despite a flurry of approvals in December.
Mortgage borrowing falls from a record high, but approvals rise
The Bank of England reports that net mortgage borrowing fell from a record £11.5 billion in March to £3.3 billion in April.
Mortgage approvals recover to 2016 levels
Mortgage approvals for house purchase rose to 70,900, the highest since February 2016, according to official data from the Bank of England.
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Dexters buys another London estate agency
Fraser & Co operates four branches in London and an outpost in Hong Kong.
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KFH hires ex-Foxtons director for senior lettings role
Suzi Robertson was previously Foxtons' first female front office director.
Heavyweight property companies exit FTSE 100
Berkeley Group and Rightmove are both being relegated from the UK's index of corporate giants.
UAE developer puts down roots in Prime Central London
Dubai-based operator opens Knightsbridge office as Gulf property groups continue to make moves in the capital.
SW London estate agency appoints new sales & lettings heads
Arrival of a new Head of Sales and a new Head of Lettings 'mark an exciting new chapter for Lawsons & Daughters,' says boss Sanjay Joshi.
Estate agency named among UK’s fastest-growing firms
Self-employed firm The Agency UK was the only estate agency to feature in this year's Sunday Times 100 ranking of high-growth private businesses.
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