House Prices Drop Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Impact from Renters' Rights Act

UK house prices fell by 0.6% between April and May in the first decline of the year, driven by rising mortgage rates linked to geopolitical tensions with Iran and a surge in property supply due to new renters’ rights legislation.

By Chris Price Mon, June 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM GMT+3 23 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

House Prices Drop Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Impact from Renters' Rights Act

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