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uk asking prices show bigger than usual rise in may rightmove says ce7f5bd3d089f525

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UK housing market shows mixed signals: monthly price rise above seasonal norm but annual decline persists. Mortgage rate decline supports affordability, but high inventory and sales below prior year indicate weak demand. No direct commodity or supply chain impact; commercial mechanism is limited to UK real estate sector sentiment and transaction volumes.

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  • UK asking prices rose 1.2% in May vs typical 1.0%
  • Average 2-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.18% from 5.42%
  • Number of homes for sale reached an 11-year high
  • Sales agreed 4% below last year but 2% above 2024
  • Year-on-year asking prices 0.3% lower

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