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UK house prices saw a slight dip in March, with Halifax reporting an average of £299,677, marking a slowdown in yearly growth. This decline is attributed to soaring mortgage rates due to the Iran conflicts economic fallout. The increase in energy costs and inflation concerns led to the abandonment of interest rate cuts, dampening buyer enthusiasm. The mortgage market has seen a significant pullback, with hundreds of cheap deals disappearing in recent weeks. Although not as severe as the 2022 mini-budget crisis, the rate hike has caused uncertainty in the housing market. The duration of this cooling period depends on the conflicts economic impact, overall economic health, and job market stability.

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