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House prices rise as mortgage rates ease from Iran war highs

UK · 2026-07-07

Key takeaway

UK house prices rose 0.2% in June as mortgage rates eased from Iran-war highs.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIran war fears subside, reducing geopolitical risk premium in UK gilt yields.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower gilt yields feed through to lower mortgage rates, improving buyer affordability.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youImproved affordability supports housing demand, benefiting construction and home improvement SMEs.

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Source: City A.M.

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