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The UK housing market is shaped by mortgage rates, planning policy, and the balance between supply and demand. House price movements affect household wealth, consumer spending, and the financial health of mortgage lenders.
Evergreen referenceChecked 11 Sept 2026
Are UK mortgage rates going down in 2026?Not consistently. Bank Rate is 3.75%, but quoted two-year fixes rose after wholesale rates increased: the Bank of England put the average 75% LTV two-year fix at 4.92% in July 2026. The effective rate on newly drawn mortgages was 4.45% in July.Coverage0 shown
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