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UK House Price Growth Forecast Halved Iran War Housing Market
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AI insight
AI-generatedUK housing market faces headwinds from Middle East conflict and rising energy prices, which increase mortgage rates and reduce buyer affordability. Halifax's forecast cut reflects weaker demand. The channel is demand_spike (energy prices) and regulatory (mortgage rates). Impact is UK-specific.
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- UK house prices fell 0.1% in April (Halifax), average price £299,313.
- Halifax halved annual growth forecast to 0.4% due to Middle East conflict and rising energy prices.
- Average two-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 5.77% from 4.83% in March.
- Nationwide reported 3% annual increase in April, average £278,880.
- Middle East conflict and rising energy prices cited as key uncertainties.
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