U.K. Home Sales Seen Lower This Year as Middle East Conflict Weighs — Market Talk

Fewer homes are expected to be sold in the U.K. this year than in 2025 as the Middle East conflict pushes up energy prices and mortgage rates, property website Zoopla says. It forecasts sales of around 1.1 million homes in 2026, compared with 1.2 million last year. Around 9% fewer homes were sold o…