UK housing market to stagnate as Middle East conflict raises borrowing costs, says RICS

By Alex Funk2026-04-09T10:03:00

New buyer enquiries fall to lowest level since August 2023

The 12-month outlook for 2026 has turned from positive to “broadly flat” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to the RICS.

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