There are fewer buyers in the market than a year ago, but those who remain are still getting deals done. Higher mortgage rates are adding caution, which means pricing to sell is more important than ever.
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The rental market is moving back towards balance as supply improves and demand eases. For renters, you can expect more choice of homes and slower rent increases than in recent years.
The year has begun with renewed momentum in the housing market, supported by improving mortgage market conditions.
The 2026 market has hit the ground running with a rebound in demand levels, following a quiet end to 2025. With mortgage rates stabilising at the lowest level in 3 years, buyers are back - but they have more choice than they’ve had in 8 years.
We expect a stronger than usual start to 2026 as buyers return to the market after the Autumn Budget and seasonal slowdown. The appetite to move home remains strong, but house prices will be kept in check by affordability constraints throughout the market.
Rental growth slows to 2.2% as supply rises and demand drops to 6-year low.
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