Related topic: House prices

Homebuyers paid £899m in stamp duty in January.

Average monthly mortgage payments are 7% lower than a year ago, despite the average price of a home rising by 0.5% year-on-year.

The North East was the English region with the highest house price inflation.

The number of homes for sale is at an 11-year high for this time of year, giving buyers more choice and negotiating power.

Sentiment regarding the twelve-month sales outlook points towards a recovery, RICS says.

Regional differences in house price performance have become more pronounced, with a clear divide between the northern and southern parts of the UK.

Continued improvement in affordability helped drive first-time buyer activity in 2025.

More homes for sale means more buyers in the market, Zoopla says.

A third of UK homes registered falls in value over 2025, largely across Southern England.

The North East was the English region with the highest house price inflation.