17 days ago · Iran
UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. The Guardian Business is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Iran. The first report grouped here was at 29 Sept 2026, 13:11 UTC. The headline in use is “UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Average five-year fixed mortgage interest rate has hit 5. 94%, its highest since October 2023, says Moneyfacts Demand for UK mortgages slumped to a 32-month low in August as buyers were deterred by rising costs linked to the war in Iran.
Story timeline
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- First reported by The Guardian Business
UK mortgage demand drops to 32-month low as Iran war drives up borrowing costs
Reported by 1 outlet
- The Guardian