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.
The monthly housing costs for first-time buyers are now £115 (13%) lower than the cost of renting an equivalent home, and the difference could add up to more than £27,600 over a 25-year mortgage, according to analysis by Halifax.
They may have seen a boom in prices during the pandemic, but detached homes could be costing their owners thousands of pounds in extra fuel costs, according to analysis by Halifax.
The UK housing market boom has been driven by a surge in buyer demand for detached properties during the pandemic, according to new research from Halifax.
Last year saw first-time buyer (FTB) numbers rise at a record rate (up 35%) to 409,370 despite low affordability, according to new analysis from Halifax.
Halifax has launched a UK-first podcast for first-time buyers. Dedicated to each stage of the buying process, four episodes are hosted by millennial money expert, Mr MoneyJar. All episodes are available now.
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