Your First Home is a new homebuying scheme for first-time buyers purchasing new homes in England. It hasn’t officially launched but here’s what we know so far.
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House prices are still rising but they are doing so more slowly. Buyers do have improved choice, with a 5% increase in the number of homes for sale. However, the highest mortgage rates for three years are putting pressure on buying power.
We track the speed of property sales across the UK and, while the housing market may be fluctuating, some homes in England and Wales are flying off the shelves. Here’s where buyers move the fastest and where sellers may need a little more patience.
Looking to buy a home in and around the capital? Let’s take a look at the most affordable areas to buy a property in London.
UK rental growth is picking up as the supply of homes for rent falls. Rents are now 2.6% higher than a year ago, with fewer homes available and rising competition putting renewed upward pressure on rental values.
Buyer activity is beginning to recover after a slower summer, with searches for homes now 7% higher than a year ago. However, higher mortgage rates have reduced buying power, causing sales and house price growth to slow.
The UK base rate remains at 3.75%, after the Bank of England voted to hold rates at its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on 30 July 2026. The decision comes as UK inflation sits at 2.6%
Looking for a rental home that costs less? Here’s your complete guide to the cheapest places to rent in the UK in 2026.
If you’ve owned your home for five years, there’s a good chance it’ll be worth more now than it was in 2021 - with the average UK home’s value rising by £36,100. How does your home compare?
