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2026.03.0209:30:00UTC+00UK Mortgage Approvals Edge Lower in January, Hinting at Cooling Housing Demand

Mortgage approvals in the United Kingdom slipped at the start of the year, signaling a mild cooling in housing market activity. According to the latest data, approvals fell to 60.00K in January 2026 from 61.01K in December 2025.

The slight decline suggests that demand for new home loans may be moderating after the end-of-year level, as households weigh borrowing costs and broader economic uncertainty. While the change is modest, market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this dip marks the start of a softer trend or a temporary pause in activity.

The figures were last updated on 2 March 2026 and will feed into analysts’ assessments of the UK housing sector’s momentum and the potential implications for banks’ lending volumes and broader economic growth.

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