House prices rise in July amid affordability pressures – HM Land Registry
House prices increased by 1.4% over the year, taking the average property value to £273,000.
Average UK house prices rose by 0.7% between June and July 2026, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI) from the HM Land Registry.
House prices increased by 1.4% over the year, taking the average property value to £273,000.
In England, prices also rose by 0.7% month on month and 1.1% annually.
The average English property was valued at £293,000.
The East Midlands recorded England’s largest monthly rise at 1.7%.
The South West had the largest monthly fall, with prices down by 0.2%.
The North East recorded the strongest annual rise at 4.9%, while London had the weakest performance, with prices down by 3.3%.
Reaction:
Nathan Emerson, chief executive at Propertymark:
“As we head into the autumn months, it’s encouraging to see strength within the housing market.
“Across the year, we have seen many key indicators demonstrate just how challenging it has been for would-be home movers in terms of affordability.
“Despite consumer headwinds, the market has broadly remained resilient in terms of average house prices across many regions.
“There are still challenges yet to overcome, and tomorrow’s base rate decision from the Bank of England will likely set the tone over the coming months regarding overall market confidence.
“In addition, we are now only a matter of weeks away from the next Budget, which may also prove significant for many who are contemplating a house sale or purchase.”
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