The gap between UK asking prices and sold prices hit its smallest level since Benham and Reeves began tracking the metric in 2017, sitting at 26.7% in Q3 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%.

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.