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Denmark, UK vulnerable to house prices fall

By Robin Harding in London

Published: July 29 2007 22:02 | Last updated: July 29 2007 22:02

Denmark, Britain and New Zealand are the economies most vulnerable to a fall in house prices, says a report released on Monday by Fitch Ratings.

The credit rating agency says the combination of overvalued property and highly indebted consumers makes these economies especially vulnerable as central banks tighten interest rates around the world.

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