House Price Index

Read all of the latest House Price Index news stories below!

Average deposit now exceeds annual salary in most British housing markets

New analysis shows deposits outpacing earnings in nearly two-thirds of local areas

Early‑year lift in house prices sustained into February

Halifax data shows UK average house price reaching new high

Nationwide reports steady house price growth

UK housing market shows modest recovery, with activity edging back towards pre-pandemic norms

Four in 10 UK homes now cheaper to buy than rent

Zoopla says lower mortgage pricing and shifting affordability are tilting the balance towards ownership

Homebuyers hand almost £900m in Stamp Duty to Treasury in January

New figures show impact of lower nil‑rate threshold on buyers

First-time buyer prices edge higher as deposit demands grow

Rising entry-level values intensify affordability pressures for new borrowers

UK house prices top £300,000

Experts weigh in on what is driving buyer confidence this year

Here’s what to expect from today’s Bank of England announcement

The central bank is gearing up for its much-anticipated first decision of 2026

Nationwide reports modest rise in UK house prices

January sees modest market uptick amid easing affordability pressures and steady purchase approvals

Buyers return to housing market as mortgage rates ease

Increased housing supply shifts bargaining power towards borrowers and their brokers