Mortgage borrowing slipped back in October
Bank of England data reveals a decline in lending activity last month, as Budget-related speculation mounted.
Industry Reactions: Annual house price growth slipped back in August
Many pundits expect the market to slow further as the Autumn Budget approaches.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending bounces back from April’s slump
Fresh Bank of England data on mortgage approvals show increased activity in May - but 'are broadly consistent with a property market treading water,' comments Simon Gammon of Knight Frank Finance.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals dipped in August
The latest Bank of England data 'reflect a finely balanced housing market', says Savills, while OnTheMarket sees 'remarkable resilience' in the numbers.
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