British lenders approved more mortgages in September than in any month so far in 2025, according to Bank of England data that ran counter to other recent signs of wariness in the housing market ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.

​  British lenders approved more mortgages in September than in any month so far in 2025, according to Bank of England data that ran counter to other recent signs of wariness in the housing market ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.  

British lenders approved more mortgages in September than in any month so far in 2025, according to Bank of England data that ran counter to other recent signs of wariness in the housing market ahead of finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget.