What will happen to house prices in 2026?
Greater affordability, supported by stronger wage growth relative to house prices and improved access to higher loan-to-value lending, has helped to keep buyers active
NEWS ARCHIVES
Fast-growing estate agency brand acquires established firm
Estate agency strengthens its presence across the region
UK’s financial watchdog to consult on changes to the mortgage market
The FCA will focus on four key areas
Lomond-owned KFH launches new website
Searching online is the beginning of so many people’s housing journey
AI conveyancing platform raises £2.5m to expand its home-buying service
Average home purchases take six weeks; re-mortgages complete in under a day
Yopa agrees new partnership to develop athletes into estate agents
Collaboration will provide former and current athletes with a clear pathway to build their own estate agency businesses
Property industry reacts to new Rightmove House Price Index
Opinion remains divided on the outlook for the UK housing market
Mortgage market forecast 2026: What’s in store
Lending for residential property purchases grew by 22% this year to £176bn, but what is likely to happen in 2026?
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Strutt & Parker recruits new director in London from UK Sotheby’s International Realty; Untypical appoints new CEO; Director declaration at Crest Nicholson