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House price growth remained subdued in August
- UK annual house price growth remained broadly stable in August at 1.6%
- House prices were up 0.2% month on month
24% house price premium in National Parks
- 6% premium for homes within 5km of a National Park
- 14% premium for properties located in a National Landscape
- New Forest continues to be the most expensive National Park to live in
- Surrey Hills remains the most expensive National Landscape in which to purchase a property
- Average house price in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs £330k
- Cairngorms among Britain’s most affordable National Parks
House price growth remained subdued in July
- UK annual house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July, from 2.2% in June
- House prices were up 0.1% month on month
- Average time in a home is 14 years: 24 years for those owning outright and 5 years in private rented sector
- Three quarters of moves were within same tenure type in 2024/25
Annual house price growth edges higher in June
- UK annual house price growth picked up to 2.2% in June, from 1.7% in May
- Northern Ireland remained best performing region, with prices up 8.6% year on year in Q2 2026
- Outer South East weakest performing region, with 0.1% annual rise
Energy efficiency ratings have limited impact on owner-occupied house prices, despite increased interest in ‘going green’
- 1.6% house price premium for an owner-occupied property rated A or B compared to a D-rated home
- Around three quarters (78%) of homeowners would expect buyers to pay more for an energy efficient home
- 49% of younger buyers (those aged 25-34) said energy efficiency ‘very important’ in choosing a property to buy
- Property rated A, B or C could save around £400 per year on energy costs versus a D-rated property
- Adding solar panels most popular measure amongst homeowners who have made green improvements
- Upfront cost biggest barrier for those who have not made any green improvements
- Nationwide offers 0% Green Additional Borrowing to help existing customers finance improvements
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01 Sep 2026
House price growth remained subdued in August
- UK annual house price growth remained broadly stable in August at 1.6%
- House prices were up 0.2% month on month
31 Aug 2026
24% house price premium in National Parks
- 6% premium for homes within 5km of a National Park
- 14% premium for properties located in a National Landscape
- New Forest continues to be the most expensive National Park to live in
- Surrey Hills remains the most expensive National Landscape in which to purchase a property
- Average house price in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs £330k
- Cairngorms among Britain’s most affordable National Parks
31 Jul 2026
House price growth remained subdued in July
- UK annual house price growth slowed to 1.8% in July, from 2.2% in June
- House prices were up 0.1% month on month
- Average time in a home is 14 years: 24 years for those owning outright and 5 years in private rented sector
- Three quarters of moves were within same tenure type in 2024/25
