UK property sees biggest fall in sentiment in August as rate hike concerns weigh

Dropped 9.1ppt

Tom Eckett
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UK property posted the largest drop in sentiment this month following the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates, which put pressure on the asset class, according to the Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment index.

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