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UK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty

Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender Halifax

The Guardian - UK

The UK property hotspots where the average first-time buyer is just 27

These are the places where members of Gen Z are getting on the property ladder

The Independent UK

UK hotspots where Gen-Zs are getting on housing ladder revealed

Barking and Dagenham was found to be the most affordable area in London for first-time buyers

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UK House Prices Drop Below £300K — But Buying A Home Is Still Out Of Reach For Many

Halifax says UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £299,677 ($383,000), the first drop of 2026, as the Iran conflict drove mortgage rates higher.

International Business Times UK

UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict

Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates

The Guardian - UK

‘Geopolitical uncertainties’ amid Iran war could slow fall in mortgage rates, says Halifax

UK house price growth slowed in February as value of typical home rose 0.3% to £301,151

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: Cheapest places to buy a house in the UK revealed

While prices remain highest in the south, the fastest growth was recorded in Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

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UK house price fell to six-month low in December. Here’s where saw the biggest change

UK house prices plummeted to their lowest level in six months during December, a new index has revealed.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price fell to six-month low in December, says Halifax

Property values fell by 0.6% or £1,789 month on month on average in December, the bank said.

Evening Standard

Mapped: UK’s property value hotspots for buyers

New data reveals where home values climbed the most in 2025 – and where saw the steepest drops

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest property value hotspots of 2025 revealed by Lloyds

The bank said that most parts of the UK recorded growth in the value of homes in 2025.

Evening Standard

UK house prices rise at fastest rate since January 2025

Halifax says October increase pushes average cost of home to £300k despite uncertainty over possible budget tax changes

The Guardian - UK

The UK cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could be less expensive than renting

The analysis compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments

The Independent UK

The cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could work out cheaper than renting

Lloyds compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments in 11 major cities.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Mapped: House prices by area as new record high reached

Northern Ireland continues to lead the UK for annual house price growth

Evening Standard

Average UK house price hits new record high of £299,331 in August, says Halifax

The bank said house prices recorded the third month-on-month rise in a row.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Latest house prices in your area after new data reveals average cost

Experts say soaring house prices are ‘pushing affordability to the limit’

The Guardian - UK

Property prices flat in June amid signs UK job market may be ‘softening’

Expected interest rate cuts could support growth after fall in first-time buyers since end of stamp duty cut

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Evening Standard

Average UK house price growth 'flattened out' in June following a dip linked to stamp duty changes

The housing market’s resilience ‘continues to stand out’ following stamp duty changes, Halifax said.

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump calls for big cut to US interest rates after jobs report shows hiring slowdown – as it happened

US economy added slightly more jobs than expected in May, but March and April’s data was revised lower

The Independent UK

How much the average UK house price increased by in April

Head of mortgages at Halifax said ‘modest price growth’ is expected this year

Evening Standard

London house prices rose in April despite end to stamp duty relief

The slight increase in house prices was attributed to wider availability of lower mortgage rates

Euronews

UK house prices drop in March linked to change in stamp duty rules

The average property price fell by an average of £1,575 (€1,843) month-on-month, although the total recorded a 2.8% annual rise.

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices slide after rush to beat stamp duty changes

Average price fell by 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest decline since March last year, Halifax says

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall unexpectedly, says Halifax

Average property price dips to £298,602 in February despite analysts expecting rush before stamp duty rises

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