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

Average new seller asking prices fell by 1.8%, or £6,695, this month to £358,138, ending 2025 at 0.6% lower than a year ago.

House prices and nursery fees are forcing families back together, according to newly released data.

Average house prices in England and Wales remained stable at £352,500 in November.

Hamptons has forecast that house prices in Great Britain are set to rise by 2.5% in Q4 2026.

London’s City of London saw the largest local decline at -15%.

Pssst. Installing artificial grass could reduce the perceived value of a £2m property by around 5.2%, equivalent to £104,000. (but you didn't hear that from me, ok?)

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

The average £3.5 million prime central London home would need to shrink by 43% to fall below the mansion tax level.

Housing market steady despite budget uncertainty