Jeremy Leaf

Jeremy Leaf is not mentioned in either of the provided news articles. Both articles focus on the UK property market and factors influencing mortgage rates. The first article from Halifax warns that geopolitical uncertainties, specifically the potential for a US-Israel war on Iran, could slow the anticipated decrease in mortgage rates due to potential inflationary pressures and reduced interest rate cuts. The second article highlights a new year bounce in the UK housing market, with Rightmove reporting a significant increase in average asking prices. The articles discuss market trends, economic factors, and the perspectives of major financial institutions and property websites, but do not reference anyone named Jeremy Leaf. Therefore, I cannot provide any information about Jeremy Leaf based on the provided content.