Mortgage Approvals Fall to 54,900, the Lowest Since December 2023: What Kingston and South West London Buyers Should Know in October 2026
Fewer mortgages were approved in Britain last month than in any month since December 2023. Just 54,900 house purchase mortgages got the green light in August 2026, according to the Bank of England. That is not a blip. It is the clearest sign yet that higher borrowing costs are reshaping who can buy, when they […]
Kingston upon Thames Property Market September 2026: Buyer Reaction to the BoE Rate Hold and SW London House Prices
Last updated: September 17, 2026 Quick Answer The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 4% on 17 September 2026, with the best five-year fixed mortgage deals sitting around 4.38%. Kingston upon Thames continues to outperform the wider London market, with official and index data placing the borough average between roughly £567,000 and £649,000, well […]
