Nationwide House Price Index for May 2026 – Thoughts from the Industry
The latest Nationwide House Price Index for May 2026 shows that: House prices fell by -0.6% between April 2026 and May 2026. This marks the first monthly decline recorded so far this year. Annual house price growth slowed to 1.7% in May 2026, down from 3.0% in April 2026. The average UK house price now…
Annual house price growth slows in May
UK annual house price growth slowed to 1.7% in May, from 3.0% in April House prices were down 0.6% month on month Headlines May-26 Apr-26 Monthly Index* 551.0 554.3 Monthly Change* -0.6% 0.4% Annual Change 1.7% 3.0% Average Price (not seasonally adjusted) £278,024 £278,880 * Seasonally adjusted figure (note that monthly % changes are…
Britain’s seaside price hotspots revealed
New analysis from the UK’s largest property platform Rightmove reveals Britain’s seaside hotspots where prices are rising the fastest Bootle in Merseyside leads the way, with average asking prices up 11% year-on-year, followed by Crosby in Liverpool (+9%) and Penarth in South Glamorgan (+9%) Other coastal locations including Llantwit Major in South Glamorgan (+8%) and Llanelli, in Carmarthenshire (+7%) are also seeing strong price growth Average asking prices are currently 0.3% lower in Great Britain compared to last year, with some seaside hotspots outpacing the…
Zoopla House Price Index Reaction
The latest index from Zoopla shows that: – First-time buyers are targeting homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, with average prices up 4.3% to £254,750 – nearly 3x the rate of UK house price growth There are 6% fewer first time buyers in the market than this time last year, but those that…
First-time buyers target homes worth £10,000 more
Housing market activity is holding up in the face of uncertainty, though with fewer buyers than a year ago the outlook remains finely balanced. First-time buyers are targeting homes worth £10,000 more than a year ago, with average prices up 4.3% to £254,750 — nearly 3x the rate of UK house price growth There…
The latest Property Market Index Review by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that the property market lost momentum during the first quarter of 2026, with house prices showing signs of recovery following the previous quarter’s fall. The Benham and Reeves Market Index Review The Benham and Reeves Property Market Index…
Will RRA mean almost 50% of renters need a guarantor?
A surge in tenants who require a rent guarantor is coming to the post-RRA rental market New analysis by Zero Deposit reveals that the proportion of local authority districts in which the average tenant is likely to need a rent guarantor to secure pass tenancy affordability checks could increase from one-in-five to almost one-in-two…
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Signs of Outdated Wiring in Older Tulsa-Area Homes
Tulsa has a lot of beautiful older homes. Brookside bungalows, Maple Ridge tudors, the postwar neighborhoods that fill out Midtown and East Tulsa. They were built well, but most were built before central air, before microwaves, before two-car households with two laptops and a dozen phone chargers. The electrical systems inside them were designed for…
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Hertfordshire emerges as strongest performing London commuter county
New research from UK Property Development reveals that while London property prices fell by more than -3% in the past year, prices in some of the capital’s surrounding counties have enjoyed positive growth, none more so than the premium commuter county of Hertfordshire. In the past year, London’s average house price has fallen by…
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Second homes losing appeal among the rich
New Survey Reveals Ongoing Maintenance Is the Biggest Barrier to Second Home Ownership 62% say upkeep and hassle would stop them from buying a second home, even if money were no object A new survey conducted by luxury co-ownership platform Equity Residences has revealed that the practical realities of owning a second home…
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How to build a property portfolio with buy-to-let mortgages
One of the reasons property is such a popular asset choice for investors is that you don’t need to invest all the money yourself; you can leverage funds from the bank. Here’s a very simplistic example of how borrowing via a buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage allows you to multiply your returns versus owning a property all-cash:…
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2026’s Fastest-Growing Bathroom Trend Is the Wet Room
“Wet rooms have become one of the standout bathroom upgrades of 2026, moving from luxury extra to everyday renovation choice as more homeowners prioritise space, style and easy cleaning. The momentum is only building as spa‑style bathrooms stay in demand.” “Wet rooms used to be a niche request,” says Ant Langston, Marketing Manager at Heat…
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