Despite a UK-wide deceleration in house price growth, Northern Ireland maintained its strong performance, with average prices surging by 9.7% in 2025, more than five times faster than...

Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s chief economist, looks back at the housing market in 2025 and what we can expect in 2026.

Housing market steady despite budget uncertainty

Landlords are increasingly investing in renovations and energy efficiency upgrades to boost the value and rental income of their buy-to-let properties, though many report challenges...

Nationwide expects housing affordability to improve further if income growth continues to outpace house price growth.

Extensions or loft conversions with a bedroom can raise a home’s value by almost a quarter, according to newly released data from Nationwide.

With growth of 9.6% in Q3, Northern Ireland remained the UK’s best-performing region.

Affordability and mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market, remaining a major barrier for borrowers.

Northern Ireland recorded the strongest annual house price growth at 9.7% in Q2, despite a slowdown from the previous quarter.

First-time buyers will now also be allowed to access the lender's 'Helping Hand' mortgage offer at the new maximum LTV, enabling borrowing of up to six times income.