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Read the latest housing market news below!

Mortgage market in 2026: Here’s what to expect

Forecasts point to modest lending growth, softer purchases and rising refinancing volumes

Post-Budget pause or pressure point? Brokers weigh in on a stalled housing market

While RICS signals delayed recovery, intermediaries report early signs of movement alongside continued caution

What separates first-time buyers and movers in high-demand markets?

In low-stock regions, priorities between buyers and movers are diverging, and brokers play a crucial role in realignment

UK housing market stuck in post‑Budget lull: RICS

Buyer demand, sales and instructions weaken while London prices fall fastest

First-time buyers kept the market moving in 2025 - and 2026 must go further, faster, and fairer

Skipton's Jen Lloyd champions now as the time to turn pressure into progress

Mortgage borrowers prefer brokers over AI

Santander survey highlights how human advice remains central to the UK mortgage market

Shared ownership demand grows as first-time buyer numbers rise

New data reveals increased use of alternatives as affordability pressures build

Sellers step back as buyers surge, exposing a new market divide

Falling asking prices and tightening stock contrast with accelerating buyer demand, brokers say

Tax and politics set to weigh on housing market recovery

Forecasts point to modest price rises, stable rates and weaker growth in London and prime markets

What are 2025’s top housing trends?

Zoopla figures highlight shifting buyer preferences and regional contrasts in market activity