Halifax data shows UK house prices broadly flat in May, with regional house price growth concentrated in the North while southern markets continue to fall.

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%.