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UK house prices rise by 2.4% annually typically but fall by 1% in London

Increased supply, low buyer demand and stretched affordability in London are keeping a lid on prices, one housing market expert said.

The Independent UK

London house prices fall year on year as buyers cautious and affordability remains stretched

Increased supply, low buyer demand and stretched affordability in London are keeping a lid on prices

Evening Standard

I’m a Real Estate Investor: These Are the Worst Cities To Buy Property Right Now

Elevated home prices, high property taxes and weak cash flow could make these housing markets risky for investors right now. Find out where to avoid now.

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America’s 10 Best Up-and-Coming Housing Markets for 2026

Here are contenders for America's best up-and-coming markets for 2026, based on analyses from Zillow, Redfin and the National Association of Realtors.

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5 East Coast Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To See a Correction in the Next 12 Months

Several East Coast housing markets may face price corrections as demand cools and inventory rises. See which cities could see home values dip next year.

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Georgia HB 1019: New “Senior Stabilization Act” Proposes 10% Rent Cap for Residents 62+

Watching your rent climb while your Social Security stays flat is a disaster. You have spent your life working and contributing to society. Now the system seems to be pricing you out of your home. It is not your fault the housing market became a playground for speculators. Thankfully, a…

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Colorado Escrow Payments Continue Climbing — Homeowners Face Higher Monthly Costs

Colorado’s housing market has never been shy about surprises, but the quiet surge in escrow payments is becoming one of the most powerful forces reshaping monthly budgets across the state.

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The affordability crisis is driving unprecedented price cuts in the housing market, Realtor.com says

“Builders are clearly responding to today’s affordability pressures,” said Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.

Fortune

Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’

Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in January

The Guardian - UK

‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors

A net balance of 43% of property professionals expect house prices to increase over the next year, marking the strongest reading since February 2025.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market

CBA shares surge by 7% after bumper $5.45bn result while data shows owner-occupiers’ share of lending has decreased in tight property market

The Guardian - AU

4 Home Styles Real Estate Agents Say Are the Hardest to Sell

As of early 2026, the average time on the market for homes is between 60 and 78 days. Of course, there are a number of factors that come into play with this. Your location, the housing market at large, and yes… even the style of your home. Some houses might…

Clever Dude

Will the 2026 Housing Market Be Better for Buyers or Sellers? Here’s What Real Estate Agents Predict

Learn whether the 2026 housing market may favor buyers or sellers as real estate agents weigh in on home prices, mortgage rates and market trends.

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California Insurance Crisis: 13% of Home Sales Failed Due to No Coverage Available

California’s housing market has always been dramatic, but the newest twist isn’t coming from bidding wars, interest rates, or inventory shortages. It’s coming from something far more fundamental: the ability to insure a home at all.

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What Does Barbara Corcoran Predict for the Housing Market in 2026?

Mortgage rates will come down, Corcoran predicted, but the Fed will hold firm on the federal funds rate until inflation reaches its target.

The Conversation

How cutting the capital gains tax discount could help rebalance the housing market

Capital gains tax is once again the subject of parliamentary debate, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers declining to rule out options for reform.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

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The Independent UK

UK house price data for January revealed after December’s dip

House prices increased in January after a fall in prices at the end of 2025

Evening Standard

House price growth picked up at start of 2026 with further recovery expected

Housing market activity is likely to recover in the coming quarters, especially if an improving affordability trend is maintained

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The Housing Standoff Is Finally Breaking: 5 Reasons Buying a Home in 2026 Is Suddenly Different

For the last three years, the housing market has felt like a staring contest. Buyers were waiting for a crash that never came, and sellers...

The Guardian - AU

Sally was priced out of Noosa’s housing market. Now a houseboat owner, she’s about to be forced off the water

The dental nurse says a new 28-day anchoring limit is designed to get rid of houseboats and clear the view for residents of multimillion-dollar mansions

Evening Standard

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

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.

Kiplinger

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.

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