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Data from the Bank of England points towards a cooling UK housing market as figures show mortgage approvals are lowest since July 2013.
Data from the Bank of England points towards a cooling UK housing market as figures show mortgage approvals are lowest since July 2013.
As property prices in London begin to slow the share price of the capitals best known estate agents falls following a profit warning.
People borrowing equity in their property has reached the highest levels since records began says the Equity Release Council.
Homeowners can expect a considerable slowdown in house price growth with only a 0.6% rise this month based on Halifax data.
Increased competition between lenders has lowered mortgage rates although 8% fewer homeowners have opted for a remortgage.
New powers would allow Bank of England to limit loan-to-value percentages on mortgages to prevent a housing bubble.