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UK average mortgage rates increased in late September, two-year fixed now 5.49%

Average UK mortgage rates maintained their upward trajectory in the last full week of September. Higher mortgage funding costs and ongoing uncertainty about inflation and future interest rates caused the increase. While some major lenders raised rates, Skipton Building Society actually introduced reductions across its fixed-rate range.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 September 2026 at 9:39

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