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Mortgage lending lifts hopes of recovery

Language: English Series: Financial Times ; 21 December 1995, 8 | Independent ; 21 December 1995, 16Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: Latest figures from the Building Societies Association and British Bankers` Association show a large increase in mortgage lending indicating signs of recovery in the housing market. The Land Registry reports that house prices have risen in most areas since mid-summer. Latest Halifax Building Society figures record a 0.3% December increase.

Latest figures from the Building Societies Association and British Bankers` Association show a large increase in mortgage lending indicating signs of recovery in the housing market. The Land Registry reports that house prices have risen in most areas since mid-summer. Latest Halifax Building Society figures record a 0.3% December increase.