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Mortgage enquiries sink as war drags on and interest rates rise

High fuel prices because of the US and Israel war with Iran, rising interest rates, an increase in banks’ servicing test rates, election year wobbles and general uncertainty over the economy have meant a noticeable drop in mortgage enquiries.

Mon, Apr 13th 2026 06:55AM

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