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The first-time buyer share of house purchase activity was above the long run average, supported by easier credit availability.

Prices saw the largest ever increase in the month of January, and the largest of any month since June 2015.

Both near-term and twelve-month sales expectations turn significantly more positive.

Only 9% of first-time buyers were unable to negotiate a reduction.

Northern Ireland continues as the strongest performing nation or region in the UK.

UK house prices lose momentum in the closing months of 2025, according to the latest data from Nationwide.

Zoopla forecasts 1.5% house price growth for 2026.

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

Gross mortgage lending is forecast to reach £320bn in 2026 and £350bn in 2027.

Market activity was influenced by stamp duty changes that took effect at the beginning of April, but overall remained close to pre-pandemic levels.