What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
What’s next for the UK housing market in 2026? Outlook on interest and mortgage rates, first‑time buyers, rental reform and regional trends from Lloyds Banking Group.
Business confidence received a boost this month, increasing 11 points to 32%, the highest level since May 2022. This puts the level of business confidence above the long-term average of 28% for the first time since May last year.
More UK sectors reported an increase in output than at any time in the past 10 months in February, as stronger demand and weaker cost inflation drove activity, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker.
The monthly cost of owning a home for first-time buyers is now £971 - £42 (4%) lower than the cost of renting the equivalent property, according to the latest Halifax Owning vs Renting Review.
The monthly cost of owning a home for first-time buyers in Scotland is now £727 - £191 (21%) lower than the monthly cost of renting the equivalent property, according to the latest Bank of Scotland Owning vs Renting Review.
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