The impact of the surge in mortgage rates following the “mini” budget on 23rd September was realised in November as mortgage approvals collapsed. The modest drop back in fixed mortgage rates since will do little to help. Instead, both a further decline in mortgage rates and a significant correction in house prices will be necessary before mortgage lending and activity can recover.
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