General · 15 December 2025
UK house prices to rise in 2026: report
Britain's largest building society Nationwide predicts UK house prices will rise 2-4% in 2026 as affordability improves through earnings growth outpacing house price increases. The forecast comes after annual growth slowed to 1.8% in November 2025, with mortgage rates gradually declining. Property experts expect strengthened market activity driven by better credit conditions and clarity following the Autumn Budget, though London remains the weakest performing region with modest growth projections compared to northern areas.
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