UK Mortgage Approvals Surge as Buyers Race to Beat Higher Rates
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 09:52 UTC
- Sources: The Telegraph
Mortgage approvals have surged in the UK as buyers rush to complete purchases before interest rates rise further. The increase is attributed to a desire to lock in lower rates.
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