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The UK Nationwide House Price Index rose 1.7% year-on-year in May 2026, easing from a 3.0% increase in April and marking the softest growth in three months. Compared to April, house prices dropped 0.6%, the first decline in five months, following a 0.4% gain, and exceeding expectations for a 0.1% fall. Nationwide Chief Economist Robert Gardner said the slowdown was partly driven by heightened uncertainty stemming from developments in the Middle East, which pushed up energy prices and market interest rates while weighing on consumer confidence and housing demand. Despite the softer momentum, he noted that the UK economy entered the shock on a stronger footing, supported by solid first-quarter growth and easing inflation. Gardner added that household finances remain relatively healthy, backed by low debt levels, sizable savings buffers and improving affordability, suggesting any housing market weakness could prove temporary if energy prices stabilize and geopolitical tensions ease.
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