The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Mortgage approvals to home buyers drop to lowest level in year-and-a-half

Finance and property experts said they expect to see momentum rebuilding in the months ahead.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Early signs of housing market recovery after sluggish 2025, says housebuilder

Surrey-based housebuilder Crest Nicholson said it had seen inquiries pick up since the end of 2025.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease?

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.

Kiplinger · Jan 28

24 Housing Markets Lost Value in 2025 — 2026 Will Be Better

Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, led 24 major metros with falling home prices in 2025. Zillow predicts only 12 markets will decline in 2026.

GOBankingRates · Jan 24

Trump Proposes Change on Who Can Buy Single-Family Homes: How Could That Affect the Housing Market?

Trump’s proposed ban on institutional homebuyers purchasing single-family homes sounds bold, but will it fix housing shortages or affordability challenges?

GOBankingRates · Jan 21

House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Housing market may be turning a corner as confidence grows – surveyors

Expectations for house sales and prices among professionals have turned more positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

2025 US home sales stuck at 30-year low as mortgage rates, prices weighed on market

The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market

The Independent UK · Jan 14

9 Midwest Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Drop in 2026

Data from Zillow predicted home values will dip in select Midwest cities in 2026. See which housing markets could offer homebuyers a better deal this year.

GOBankingRates · Jan 14

Trump’s planned limits on US property investing could spur foray into UK housing market

Ban on private equity firms buying single-family homes in US raises concerns institutions could deepen housing crisis on Britain

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14