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General · 11 March 2026

Iran conflict could hit UK mortgages until 2026

Iran conflict could hit UK mortgages until 2026

People in the UK might face higher mortgage interest rates and feel less confident about purchasing homes. Many also worry about increased fuel, energy, and food prices. British housebuilder Persimmon is monitoring how the ongoing Iran conflict could affect its markets throughout 2026. Barclays found confidence among consumers declined by two points to 23%, and four-fifths of Britons expect inflation to rise.

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