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UK house prices fell for the first time this year in May, making things uncertain for people looking to buy. Lender Nationwide reported the average home price dropped 0.6% last month, linking it to rising interest rates and Middle East conflict. The typical UK house now costs £278,024, which is a slowdown from April's 3% annual growth.
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