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UK house prices rose by 1.2% in year to February, ONS says

Average UK house prices rose 1.2% to £268,000, while London recorded its seventh straight annual decline, the Office for National Statistics said.

  • On Wednesday, the Office for National Statistics reported average UK house prices rose 1.2% annually in February to £268,000, edging up from January's 1.0% growth.
  • Richard Donnell, executive director of research at Zoopla, explained that sellers are being realistic on price, a factor currently constraining annual growth to 1.2%.
  • Regional data shows England's average prices climbed to £290,000, while London property values fell 3.3% annually in February; Northern Ireland reported a 7.5% increase to £196,000.
  • Looking at the rental market, average UK monthly private rents reached £1,377 in March, a 3.4% annual increase, with England averages hitting £1,434.
  • As lenders trim fixed rates, associate director David Hollingworth at L&C Mortgages noted homeowners are awaiting the Bank of England's interest decision next week for clarity.
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derrynow.com broke the news on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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