Average house prices increased at the start of 2026, with Nationwide recording a slight acceleration in annual growth and a modest month-on-month rise.

First-time buyer activity rose around 20% compared to 2024, with high loan-to-value lending reaching its highest level in over a decade.

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.