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House prices, borrowing, tax and property policy. Dated updates that connect the news with the decisions you face.

Published when a material event is verified, with links to its sources and related guidance.

Property market

16 September 2026· Source: ONS / HM Land Registry
UK house price inflation slows to 1.4% as rents accelerate
The average UK house price was £273,000 in July 2026, up 1.4% on a year earlier, while private rent inflation rose to 3.8%, the ONS and HM Land Registry reported.
28 August 2026· Source: HMRC
UK property transactions fell in July 2026, HMRC data shows
An estimated 96,710 seasonally adjusted UK residential transactions were recorded in July 2026, down from a revised 98,390 in June, according to HMRC figures.

Mortgages & rates

1 September 2026· Source: Bank of England
Mortgage approvals fell below the six-month average in July 2026
Net house-purchase mortgage approvals fell to 56,100 in July 2026, from 58,200 in June and below the six-month average, while the effective rate on new mortgages rose to 4.45%.

Housing policy & regulation

12 September 2026· Source: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
England landlord register rollout is set to start in December 2026
The government has announced a 15 December 2026 start in the West Midlands and a regional rollout across England, but the draft regulations still need parliamentary approval.