UK mortgage approvals drop to 19-month low in August – Telegraph.co.uk

Growth in mortgage borrowing slows as sales decline following recent stamp duty changes and concerns following the results of the Brexit referendum.
The British Bankers’ association report a 19th month low of house purchases in August 2016.
This contrasts with the demand for consumer credit which risen by 6% over the past 12 months.

UK mortgage approvals drop to 19-month low in August – Telegraph.co.uk