News
Housing market remains subdued in July – RICS
New buyer enquiries showed a net balance of -28%, unchanged from June but better than the low of -41% in March.
Housing Market
News
34% of Gen Z hope to buy a home this year, study finds
34% of people aged 18 to 34 are actively hoping to buy their first or next home in 2026, according to 1st Avenue.
News
Real estate market remains resilient in H1 – CBRE
CBRE now expects UK GDP growth of 0.9% in 2026, down from 1.2% at the start of the year.
Opinion
Thinking about the majority that drive housing market activity
Harpal Singh shares why mainstream borrowers remain central to the housing market and the importance of a joined-up transaction experience.
Politics
Half of Brits believe Brexit has harmed the housing market, Together finds
24% thought Brexit helped the market, with 9% saying it improved things significantly and 14% saying it helped a little.
News
Sales agreed outpaced new listings in April as buyers returned to market, says Sprift
Sprift’s latest market data showed sales agreed rose faster than new listings in April, with regional pricing alignment continuing to drive conversion rates across Great Britain.
News
Housing market stabilises but affordability pressures persist, report reveals
Landmark Information Group found that supply increased by 3% year on year in Q1, with January seeing a 6% rise in listings.
News
Housing market defies weak growth as arrears continue to fall – IMLA
IMLA’s New Normal 2026/27 report projected that mortgage arrears will continue falling through 2026 and 2027, even as the final wave of borrowers refinance from ultra-low fixed rates.
News
Borrowing shifts from growth to consolidation as confidence begins to return, Pure Property Finance finds
New analysis from Pure Property Finance shows how borrower behaviour has shifted since 2023, with consolidation dominating activity before early signs of renewed confidence in home improvements and strategic investment.
House Prices
RICS survey shows subdued housing market but confidence improves heading into 2026
Buyer demand and sales remain in negative territory, but expectations for activity and prices have strengthened as rate-cut hopes grow.
News
Market set for boost as seller confidence returns – ValPal
Craig Vile said: “As the market moves into 2026, improving affordability and greater economic clarity should help shorten decision-making timelines.”
Scotland
Scottish Budget must back all housing tenures to end housing emergency, says DJ Alexander
DJ Alexander has urged finance secretary Shona Robison to use next week’s Scottish Budget to support housebuilding, the private rented sector and social housing as Scotland approaches the second anniversary of its housing emergency.