Halifax data shows UK house prices fell marginally in April, with annual property investment growth cooling to 0.4% as global uncertainty dampens buyer confidence.

UK house prices have edged up for the second month running, according to Halifax.

Northern Ireland continues to lead UK house price growth; average prices there now stand at £217,206.

UK house prices fell 0.6% in December to £297,755, marking the lowest average property price since June 2025.

Northern Ireland led all UK regions with annual property price inflation of 8.9%, while Greater London saw the largest decline at 1.0%.

Northern Ireland recorded an 8.9% rise in average house prices over the past year, the strongest performance in the UK.

Northern Ireland led the UK with annual growth of +8.0%, reaching £219,646.

Northern Ireland leads with +6.5% annual growth, while London rose only +0.6%.

Northern Ireland posted the strongest annual growth at +8.1%.

Northern Ireland continued to show the strongest annual growth, with prices rising by +9.3%.