The number of mortgages approved by banks has risen to the highest figure for 17 months
The British Bankers’ Association said there were 38,181 approvals in July, up 7.4% on June.

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The number of mortgages approved by banks has risen to the highest figure for 17 months
The British Bankers’ Association said there were 38,181 approvals in July, up 7.4% on June.
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