29/10/2026
Budget headlines are everywhere. But it may not mean that your rate will change.
There isn’t an automatic link.
The Chancellor’s Budget sets out tax and spending decisions. The Bank of England sets the base rate separately, while lenders also consider funding costs (SWAP rates), competition and their own lending policies when pricing mortgages, which is why the fixed rates are not linked to the base rate.
Budget announcements can influence financial markets, but they don’t guarantee that mortgage rates will rise or fall.
If you’re buying your first home or planning a move, things to consider include:
• What monthly payment fits comfortably in your budget.
• The overall mortgage cost, including legal fees, stamp duty, surveys and broker fees.
• When any existing mortgage deal ends.
• Whether moving could involve early repayment charges
Your budget needs to work beyond moving day, so its really important to think about the bigger picture and speak to a mortgage broker.
General information only, not a personal mortgage recommendation.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend on your circumstances but will be agreed with you before proceeding.