House prices across the UK are showing a stark contrast, with Northern Ireland leading the growth at 7.6% over the past year, bringing the average price to £224,851. Scotland follows with a 4.0% increase, while the North East and North West also report positive growth. Conversely, the South is struggling, with the South East experiencing a 2.0% decline and London seeing a 1.4% drop, leaving average prices at £383,044 and £536,051, respectively. Overall, UK house prices fell by 0.1% in April, influenced by rising energy costs and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing US-Iran tensions. The average property price now stands at £299,313, with annual inflation slowing to 0.4%. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Halifax, noted that the market remains resilient but is facing caution from buyers due to higher borrowing costs. Meanwhile, oil prices have surged back over $100 a barrel as tensions between the US and Iran escalate, impacting market confidence. This increase follows a period of optimism regarding a potential ceasefire, which now appears strained after recent military exchanges.