Forget the national headlines - 2026 is all about what’s happening outside your own front door. We’ve ranked every UK postal area to show you exactly what's happening in your local market this year.
The latest articles on house prices
If your home is at its best when the frost is biting and the woodburner is lit, you could be sitting on a seasonal advantage. Turns out, there’s nothing like a cold snap to add to the asking price of certain homes in winter.
We expect a stronger than usual start to 2026 as buyers return to the market after the Autumn Budget and seasonal slowdown. The appetite to move home remains strong, but house prices will be kept in check by affordability constraints throughout the market.
From countryside escapes to seaside views, from practical extras to pure luxury, here are the top home features Britain’s buyers have been on the hunt for in 2025.
With the Budget uncertainty now lifted, buyers and sellers can return to making decisions about their next move. Removing the threat of a new annual property tax from 210,000 homes for sale will help revive market activity in higher-value areas. However, the lack of any stamp duty reform means homebuyers will continue to face rising purchase costs.
Budget uncertainty is driving a ‘wait and see’ approach for new buyers while committed movers continue to try secure sales ahead of the year end. Realistic pricing remains key for sellers securing a sale.
Pre-Budget speculation over possible tax changes is impacting market activity for homes over £500,000. The rest of the mainstream housing market is carrying on, largely unaffected.
Housing market activity continues to grow alongside modest price inflation. Sellers looking to sell before the year end need to talk to their agent about the best strategy to achieve a sale.
Housing market activity is up this summer with high demand, more sales and a record number of houses on the market in July 2025.
