17/06/2026
🏡 UK Property Market Update – June 2026
The UK housing market is showing signs of stability, but the dynamics have shifted in favour of buyers.
📈 House prices are up 3.8% year-on-year, yet asking prices have recently softened as more properties come onto the market.
🏠 Buyers now have more choice and greater negotiating power than we’ve seen for several years. Sellers need to price realistically to attract serious interest.
💷 Mortgage approvals are increasing, helped by improving confidence that interest rates will remain stable or gradually fall.
📍 Regional performance continues to vary:
✅ North East, North West, Scotland and Northern Ireland are seeing some of the strongest growth.
⚠️ London and parts of Southern England remain under pressure due to affordability challenges.
🏘️ For investors, strong rental demand continues to support the market, particularly in higher-yield regions outside the South East.
🔮 Looking ahead, most forecasts suggest modest house price growth over the next 12 months rather than a boom or a downturn.
Key takeaway: The market is becoming more balanced. Buyers have more leverage, sellers need to be strategic, and investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional hotspots for stronger returns.
