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UK home loan approvals dipped in October 2025 due to budget uncertainty, but activity stayed near pre-pandemic levels.
Mortgage approvals for home purchases in the UK fell slightly to 65,018 in October 2025, down from September, while remortgage approvals hit a five-month low, driven by uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget.
The Bank of England reported a slight drop in the average mortgage rate to 4.17%, the lowest since January 2023.
Despite the pause, activity remained near pre-pandemic levels.
The government’s final announcement included only a council tax surcharge on homes over £2 million starting in 2028, easing fears of broader property taxes.
Analysts expect a rebound in early 2026 as policy clarity returns and a potential Bank of England rate cut looms.
Meanwhile, savings surged, with £4.2 billion added to cash Isas in October, driven by anticipation of a future reduction in the annual limit to £12,000.
Consumer credit growth held steady at 7.2%.
Las aprobaciones de préstamos hipotecarios del Reino Unido disminuyeron en octubre de 2025 debido a la incertidumbre presupuestaria, pero la actividad se mantuvo cerca de los niveles previos a la pandemia.