Three years after the Mini-Budget

That mini-budget no one wants to talk about was delivered over three years ago in September 2022.

Lizz Truss was the Prime Minister, and on 23^rd September that year, her government’s decisions caused mortgage rates to sky-rocket, and the pound to drop drastically. These policy changes meant that the Bank of England had to step in to stabilise the market.

Despite the majority of these policies being withdrawn within days, there was still a huge impact on people’s finances for years to come. Especially the mortgage market.

Mortgage rates: then and now

Mortgage rates had been increasing steadily towards the end of 2021, in line with the Bank of England’s base rate rises. However, the changes from the Mini-Budget meant they increased even more.

Below is an example of a repayment on a property based on the interest rate difference between September 2022 and October 2025.

£300,000 property (with 10% deposit), borrowing £270,000. 30-year term:

Source: Moneyfacts and Zoopla

As we can see from the above example, mortgage rates have eased, signalling the possibility of a more stable mortgage market. There are also more affordable options available, helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder.

Autumn Budget 2025

There is still uncertainty around interest rates, and with the Autumn budget just around the corner, no one can be sure which direction the market is going in, making the mortgage market feel volatile again.

By securing your mortgage deal early, you are protected if rates rise without losing flexibility. This is because with Mortgage Required, we do regular rate reviews, meaning if the rate drops before your new deal starts, we will switch you to a better rate if one becomes available.
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