Global events can ripple into the property market in surprising ways. Recent tensions involving Iran have nudged oil prices, inflation expectations and mortgage funding costs. But what does that really mean for UK home buyers and sellers? This article looks at the link between geopolitics, interest rates and property prices.

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The early months of 2026 suggest a UK housing market finding its rhythm, with buyer activity strengthening across most regions. While growth varies from place to place, the wider picture is one of steady progress rather than sharp change. To learn what this means closer to home, read on.

At first glance, UK house prices rising tens of thousands of per cent since 1900 look absurd. But annualised over 126 years, growth averages around 4.5 to 5 per cent a year. It is not sudden surges but steady compounding that drives values higher, showing property rewards time in the market more than attempts to time it.