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Nationwide: August house price growth holds at 1.6%
Nationwide says UK house prices rose 0.2 percent in August, leaving annual growth at 1.6 percent as the sales market stayed subdued after July’s softer run.
Nationwide says UK house prices rose 0.2 percent in August, leaving annual growth at 1.6 percent as the sales market stayed subdued after July’s softer run.
ONS says UK house price inflation slowed to 2.0% in June 2026 from 3.0% in May, as weaker early-summer growth left sellers and investors facing a more price-sensitive market.
Rathbones says house prices fell in 20 of England’s 25 top second-home hotspots over the past year, sharpening the link between tax-heavy holiday-home markets and weaker local pricing.
The ITEM Club says UK house price growth may slow to 0.7 percent in 2027, with London forecast to fall slightly this year as borrowing costs weigh on demand.
Rightmove says Manchester asking prices rose 63 percent over the past decade, the strongest growth among major British cities, while London recorded the weakest 10-year gain at 7 percent.
Halifax said UK house prices fell 0.1% again in May, with annual growth at 0.5% as higher mortgage costs and affordability pressure kept the market under strain.
Benham and Reeves says UK house prices returned to quarterly growth in Q1 2026, but wider asking price discounts show buyers are still pushing back on seller expectations.
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