UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability

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Property prices were stagnant in July — Reflects economic pressures on buyers.
Higher mortgage rates and Middle East uncertainty affected prices — Signals ongoing affordability challenges for homebuyers. Focusing on potential impacts:
More stringent lending criteria may be introduced by lenders to manage risk.

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Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle EastBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, uncertainty around the Middle East and stretched...

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