UK housing market shows mixed signals as sales fall 6%
The UK residential property market recorded 572,000 homes sold subject to contract in the first 23 weeks of 2026, representing...
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UK property market faces pricing pressures amid weak demand
The UK property market is experiencing significant pricing pressures as geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds continue to dampen buyer activity,...
Flat-house price gap reaches 30-year high in UK
The price differential between flats and houses has reached its widest point since records began 30 years ago, according to...
Buy-to-let returns lag equities, Rathbones reports
Residential property investment no longer delivers the returns that characterised previous decades, according to a report from investment management firm...
UK house price growth forecast to slow to 0.7% in 2027
House price growth in the UK is expected to slow significantly over the next 18 months, with higher mortgage costs...
UK asking prices fall £2,100 in biggest June drop since 2012
Average asking prices for newly listed homes fell by £2,113 in June, marking the largest decline for the month in...
Maximalist interiors trend gains traction across UK market
A growing number of UK property listings are featuring maximalist interior design, marking a departure from the minimalist aesthetic that...
Borrowers shift to two-year mortgages despite rate premium
Property buyers are increasingly opting for two-year fixed-rate mortgages despite higher rates, according to new data from financial comparison site...
UK house prices decline for third consecutive month
UK house prices fell 0.1% in May to £298,806, marking the third consecutive monthly decline, according to data from Halifax....
UK housing market shows resilience despite bank holiday dip
The UK residential property market recorded 22,100 homes sold subject to contract in the week ending 31 May 2026, down...
