UK rental market fragments by region as affordability pressures remain entrenched
UK rents softened in parts of the country in December, but Propertymark warns affordability remains stretched as regional disparities widen.
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No sign of confidence returning to the UK property market, experts warn
HMRC data shows falling confidence in UK residential and commercial property sales, raising doubts over growth and housing targets.
UK house prices suffered surprise dip in ‘soft’ December
Business experts warn the government’s new workplace sickness scheme for SMEs is too small to tackle rising long-term illness, calling it “spin not strategy” as 2.8 million remain off work.
Plymouth tops UK house price growth in 2025 as regional markets surge
Plymouth recorded the steepest rise in UK house prices in 2025, as buyers increasingly turned to regional cities offering stronger value, lifestyle appeal and regeneration-led growth.
Tax changes take heavy toll as prime London house prices fall by 25%
Prime London house prices have fallen by nearly 25% since 2014, with higher stamp duty and the end of non-dom tax status blamed for weakening demand.
Country house market set for strong start to 2026 as post-Budget deals surge
Strutt & Parker says country house demand has jumped post-Budget, with properties going under offer up 45% year on year in early December and a busy start to 2026 expected.
Derbyshire, Melton and Oldham lead the UK’s surprise house price hotspots
New eXp UK analysis shows North East Derbyshire, Melton and Oldham delivered the strongest UK house price growth this year, outperforming the national average rise of 1.7%.
Storming end to 2025 housing market sets tone for busy start to 2026
Zoopla forecasts a stronger-than-usual start to 2026 for the UK housing market, with pent-up demand boosting sales despite modest house price growth and a widening north–south divide.
A resilient 2025 sets the stage for steady housing growth in 2026
Nationwide’s chief economist reviews a resilient 2025 housing market, regional standouts such as Northern Ireland, and forecasts steady price growth of 2–4% in 2026.
Serviced accommodation set to diversify in 2026 as demand grows in tertiary locations, says SilverDoor
The global serviced apartment sector will diversify in 2026 as demand rises in tertiary locations and corporates adopt multi-country accommodation strategies, according to SilverDoor.