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But investors stay cautious as recovery remains London-led
Demand remains strong across investment and owner-occupier segments, but borrowers facing fixed-rate expiry need to weigh fees carefully
Annual growth slows to 2.7% in May but analysts point to stabilising demand and falling rates as reasons for cautious optimism
Buyer enquiries and sales outlook improve for second month running, but political uncertainty tempers cautious optimism on activity
Mortgage professionals warn political uncertainty could push swap rates higher if Andy Burnham's spending plans unsettle bond markets
Sellers are adjusting expectations as demand softens
First-time buyers and wage growth are fuelling resilience in the Yorkshire property market as national conditions cool
Demand and sales metrics hold steady in May, but conditions remain firmly negative
Annual house price growth has slowed sharply and May recorded the first monthly fall of 2026. But Nationwide's chief economist points to solid household finances, resilient GDP and contained swap rates as reasons to believe any softening will prove short-lived
Nationwide data shows the first monthly decline of 2025, with annual growth more than halving from April's rate
