Related topic: Housing market

Regional data continues to show a clear North/South divide.

Prices were still up 0.3% month-on-month, despite Budget uncertainty.

Industry experts say the figures illustrate the market's resilience in the face of wider economic and political concerns.

House prices in London and the South recorded their first fall in 18 months, driven by Budget uncertainty.

The proposals introduce a levy on properties worth at least £2 million.

Buyers are taking advantage of an uncertain property market to secure 'eleventh hour' price cuts.

We asked housing market experts, from brokers to lenders, for their pre-Budget wish-lists.

The proportion of first-time buyers aged 25 and under has fallen by 23% since 2024.

The majority (61%) of potential movers surveyed said they were aware of rumours about changes to property taxes in the Budget.

The income to house price ratio is forecast to fall to 8.2.