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UK home sales fall in August as mortgage rates rise
Summary
Figures published on 30 September showed that UK home sales fell in August, both from July and from August last year. Property experts quoted in the coverage said buyers were becoming more cautious as mortgage rates rise.
Latest: Home sales fell in August; property experts said buyers were more cautious as mortgage rates rose.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 30 September
Home sales fell in August; property experts said buyers were more cautious as mortgage rates rose.
- 05:36The IndependentHome buyers being more cautious amid mortgage rate hikes, property experts say
- 05:36Evening StandardHome buyers being more cautious amid mortgage rate hikes, property experts say