Property transactions were 9% lower than August as buyers took a 'wait and see' approach.
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The OBR says market expectations for interest rates remain volatile and predicts further increases in mortgage rates.
Average rates across all LTVs are now as much as 2% lower than after the mini-budget.
Residential rates now start from 4.14%.
The average house price value among new lifetime mortgage customers has risen nearly five times as fast as the national average.
Buyers can now borrow up to 85% LTV on selected residential expat mortgages.
Property experts outline what various stakeholders in the housing market should prepare for.
Two-year fixed rates now start from 3.69% at 65% LTV.
Mortgage approvals have climbed for the fourth consecutive month.
The Mortgage Intelligence AR network and Next Intelligence Club can now access Perenna's long-term fixed rates.