Second consecutive monthly decline in house prices in April according to Nationwide
April 28, 2017
Nationwide House Price Index April 2017 report released today headlined ‘Annual house price growth slowest in nearly four years’.
The report reveals that house prices show second consecutive monthly decline in April, annual house price growth dips to 2.6%, weakest pace for almost four years.
The monthly change in April was -0.4% compared to -0.3% in March, the annual change in April was 2.6% compared to 3.5% in March.
Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner,Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: “House prices recorded their second consecutive monthly fall in April, while the annual rate of growth slowed to 2.6%, the weakest since June 2013.
“In some respects, the softening in house price growth is surprising because the unemployment rate is near to a 40-year low, confidence is still relatively high and mortgage rates have fallen to new all-time lows in recent months”. more see full report
To read the Nationwide House Price Index April 2017 report and comments from Robert Gardner in full click here.
You May Also Enjoy
Breaking Property News 2/3/26
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. Rightmove’s CEO Johan Svanstrom … ‘is a man under pressure’ Rightmove’s ‘Unthinkable Event’ Thought Leadership by Mal McCallion CEO at ModelProp, guiding AI-driven growth in property. The #Rightmove CEO came out swinging on Friday when his company’s latest set of annual results, for 2025, showed that they…
Read More 
Bank of England Money and Credit Report – January 2026
Overview These monthly statistics on the amount of, and interest rates on, borrowing and deposits by households and businesses are used by the Bank’s policy committees to understand economic trends and developments in the UK banking system. Key points: et borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals decreased to £4.1 billion in January, from £4.5 billion…
Read More 
Nationwide house prices showing a 0.3% increase
Thoughts from the Industry Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark comments: “Today’s figures from Nationwide show continued upward movement in house prices, reflecting resilient demand in many parts of the UK despite ongoing affordability constraints. “While rising prices may signal confidence in the market, they also reinforce the need for policies that support supply and improve…
Read More
House price growth holds steady in February
Annual house price growth unchanged at 1.0% House prices were up 0.3% month on month Continued improvement in affordability helped drive first-time buyer activity in 2025 Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said: “Annual house price growth remained steady at 1.0% in February. Prices increased by 0.3% month on month, after taking…
Read More 
Domestic Fridge Recycling in the UK: Compliant, Convenient and Eco Friendly with Recycling4you
Every year thousands of fridges in the UK reach the end of their useful life and must be replaced. These appliances cannot simply be left out with general waste or dumped at the nearest tip. They contain hazardous materials such as refrigerant gases and insulating foam which require careful handling in accordance with strict legislation.…
Read More 
Buy-to-Let Explained: How It Works and Is It Worth It?
Buy-to-let is one of the most popular property investment strategies in the UK, attracting investors who want to generate regular rental income while benefiting from long-term property value growth. Whether you are a first-time landlord or someone considering adding property to an existing investment portfolio, understanding how buy-to-let works is essential. If you are exploring opportunities with Whitegates…
Read More