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UK HOUSING MARKET UPDATE

Los Angeles/July 10, 2026
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UK house price growth stalled for a second consecutive month in June as rising interest rates triggered by the war in Iran hurt homebuyer demand and agents warned of a summer slump.

The average price of a typical UK home edged down to £277,484 last month from £278,024 a month earlier, after a 0.6% month-on-month fall in May, according to the lender Nationwide. Economists had forecast a small monthly rise of 0.1% in June.

The UK housing market in 2026 is defined by steady, modest growth and a highly price-sensitive summer market, with the average UK property value hovering around £270,000 to £277,000. Despite fluctuating mortgage rates stabilizing around the 5.5% mark, demand is slowly recovering. Regions like the North East, North West, and Yorkshire are seeing the strongest annual growth (up to 9.9%), while London prices remain lower or static depending on the borough.
Here are the specific, localized details defining the market:

• National House Prices: The average home value sits at about £277,484. Nationwide experts originally forecasted annual growth between 1% and 4% for the year.
• Regional Disparities: The North East leads with annual price rises of 9.9%, whereas London has experienced minor year-on-year drops (around -2.1%) but remains the most expensive region, averaging £553,000 for a property.
• Mortgage Rates: The average two-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 5.53%. While the Bank of England base rate was expected to continue falling, recent global pressures have kept borrowing costs higher and more volatile than initially predicted for 2026.