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Housing market activity likely to strengthen gradually, says Nationwide

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK ‘remain supportive,’ the building society said.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

UK manufacturing downturn continues as new orders slide; Trump’s attack on Fed is ‘a serious danger’ – as it happened

Weak market conditions, US tariffs and downbeat client confidence blamed for drop in factory orders

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

Average UK house price dipped by 0.8 per cent to £271,600 in June

The softening in price growth may reflect weaker demand following stamp duty rises at the start of April

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

UK house prices fall but market ‘likely to pick up’ during summer

Average property value drops to £270,752 in April because of stamp duty changes, Nationwide says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

House prices dip as 'jumpy' households contend with higher bills and end of stamp duty holiday

The market is likely to remain a ‘little soft’ in the coming months, as is expected after the end of a tax holiday

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Average UK house price dips by 0.6% month on month as stamp duty deadline passes

The market is likely to remain a ‘little soft’ in the coming months, Nationwide Building Society said.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

UK house prices stagnant in March as London struggles

Capital records lowest annual price growth in the country as Northern Ireland races ahead, Nationwide finds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

UK house prices rise for sixth straight month despite ‘affordability challenges’

Average price of property increased by 0.4% to £270,493 in February, Nationwide says

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

House price growth softened at start of 2025, says Nationwide Building Society

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

House price growth softened at start of 2025

The housing market continues to show resilience despite ongoing affordability pressures, Nationwide said

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025