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UK house price growth has slowed to 1.3% as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty weigh on market activity. While the average home has gained £3,400 in value this year, the picture varies significantly across the country, with some regions seeing strong growth while others face falling prices.
Our latest data highlights the impact of stamp duty on the Southern housing market. 51% of first-time buyers pay in the South East and nearly 8 in 10 in London, compared to fewer than 1 in 10 across Northern England.
The price gap between the cost of flats and the cost of houses is the widest since records began. Factor in active leasehold reforms and flats are a budget-friendly option worth considering.
House prices in 2026 are being shaped less by timing and more by pricing. Homes priced correctly are still selling at a steady pace, while homes that have ambitious pricing are taking longer to sell.
UK house prices continue to show modest growth, up 1.4% year on year in June 2026, supported by easing mortgage rates and resilient demand in many regions. Market activity varies across the UK, with improving affordability helping to stabilise conditions.
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The average UK house price is £271,900 in June 2026, up 1.5% year-on-year. This guide covers UK house prices by property type, region and city, updated monthly with official sales data. We reveal the 20 most expensive cities, 20 cheapest cities, fastest-growing markets and where prices are falling.
Rental inflation at 2.1% understates what most renters moving home are experiencing. Three-quarters of rental areas are growing faster than the national average because 25% fewer homes to rent than pre-pandemic levels is keeping rent inflation positive.
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