UK House Price Growth Slows for Fourth Consecutive Month

UK house price growth slows for fourth consecutive month

Annual house price growth in the UK decelerated for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to the latest Land Registry data, with the average property price reaching £272,611. The Land Registry House Price Index showed annual price growth of 0.9% in August, down from 1.2% in July.

House price growth hit by summer lull, Land Registry

The latest Land Registry House Price Index shows house price growth continues to slow but estate agents remain hopeful.

UK Home Prices Slow to 0.9% as Inflation Hits 3.5%

Official UK housing data show 0.9% annual price growth, London flats down 5% and CPI inflation at 3.5%, complicating the mortgage outlook.

House prices up 0.9% in August – HM Land Registry

Average house prices rose by 0.9% in the year to August 2026, taking the average property value to £273,000, HM Land Registry figures showed.

UK House Price Index for August 2026

The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.