Housing market Archives

Hourglass with a house and for sale sign symbolising landlords delaying property sales after the Renters' Rights Act changes.

Homes taking longer to sell in hundreds of UK areas as property market divides

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2026, 5 days ago | 0

More than half of homes in England and Wales are taking longer to sell this summer due to higher mortgage...

Landlord walking away from rental properties beside a for sale sign marked “Not Selling”

Housing market remains weak as landlords leave and buyer demand falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2026, 1 week ago | 17

The rental market remains constrained by a lack of supply as some landlords choose to leave the sector. The latest...

Sloth beside a 1.8% house price sign and model home illustrating slower UK property price growth in July.

UK house price growth slows to 1.8%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

UK house prices increased by 0.1% during July, with annual growth slowing from 2.2% in June to 1.8%, Nationwide has...

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Tenant demand rises as rental supply drops – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Competition for tenants remains intense as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to new data. Propertymark’s latest housing insight report...

Rental yields rise across England and Wales as buy-to-let market stability returns.

Rental yields hold firm despite market uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Rental yields have risen, but periods of political volatility have caused problems in the mortgage market, new figures reveal. Fleet...

Clock with house-shaped hands and pound symbols illustrating gradual UK house price growth amid market uncertainty.

UK house prices edge up as market remains subdued

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

House prices are ticking up slowly as political uncertainty continues to cause a slowdown, according to the Nationwide house price...

Koala holding a housing market sign highlighting falling buyer demand amid higher mortgage rates.

Housing market slows as buyer demand falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Sales have fallen and mortgage rates have risen as political uncertainty continues to weigh on the housing market, according to...

Hydraulic press crushing the word “RENT” to illustrate pressure in the UK rental market

Tenants face rent squeeze as landlord supply falls – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 2 months ago | 8

Landlords are facing renewed rent pressure as tenant demand rises and the supply of available homes remains constrained. The latest...

Falling UK house prices illustrated by downward trend graph over residential street with homes for sale

House price growth across Britain has turned negative

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landlords weighing up whether to buy, sell or refinance now face a housing market where average monthly price growth has...

UK terraced homes with for sale and sold signs highlighting realistic house pricing

Almost half of homes listed never sell – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 3 months ago | 2

Almost half of homes in the UK (44%) have failed to sell in the last three years, according to new...

Cartoon sold sign clearing a high jump bar symbolising strong housing market despite rising interest rates

Higher mortgage rates fail to slow down home sales – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2026, 4 months ago | 1

Despite higher mortgage rates, the housing market remains resilient, with homes selling as fast as last year across more than...

Model house with British pound notes representing rising UK rent and mortgage costs

Landlords squeezed by rising costs as they exit the market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 4 months ago | 1

A property expert has warned that new landlords are not entering the market due to rising borrowing costs. Nick Neale,...

Symbolic house with muscular arms and a for-sale sign representing a strong UK property market rebound in 2026

Property market sees strong start to 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

The property market has rebounded at the start of 2026, with the highest number of homes for sale in eight...

Low mortgage rates graphic with upward arrow above a small house, representing improving affordability

Lower mortgage rates to boost housing market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 7 months ago | 1

Lower mortgage rates could support house price growth this year, according to new research. Data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk suggests the mortgage...

UK map highlighting regional house price growth and market performance

Unexpected hotspots drive house price growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2026, 8 months ago | 0

Some areas of the UK have outperformed the wider market, showing strong house price growth, according to new figures. Research...

2026 rent increase concept with rising arrow over stacked coins and family homes

Regulation and rising costs will push rents higher in 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2026, 8 months ago | 3

Rent rises and increased costs for landlords due to regulatory changes will dominate 2026, according to an estate agent. Jackson-Stops...

Digital house model overlaid with market data representing UK house prices in 2025

2025 most stable year for house prices – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

2025 was the most settled year for UK house prices over the last decade, with property prices expected to rise...

Boxing Day house for sale springing from gift box symbolising a surge in UK property listings

Estate agents predict Boxing Day bonanza as market springs back

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Estate agents are predicting a “Boxing Day bonanza” as pent-up demand after months of Autumn Budget uncertainty drives sellers to...

Bank of England building with UK flag and 3.75% interest rate cut graphic

Interest rates fall to 3.75% as Bank of England eases borrowing pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

The Bank of England has reduced its base rate from 4% to 3.75%, cutting borrowing costs to their lowest level...

House-shaped ornament and key hanging on a Christmas tree, symbolising home moves and the Boxing Day property market

Rightmove predicts strong Boxing Day bounce after Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

A bigger-than-usual Boxing Day bounce is expected as buyers who paused plans due to Budget uncertainty join the traditional start...

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