01/04/2026
PROPERTY NEWS:
The January UK House Price Index data shows, on average, house prices fell -0.3% between December 2025 and January 2026. There has been an annual price rise of 1.3%, which makes the average property in the UK valued at Β£268,000.
England shows an annual price rise of 1.1% which takes the average property value to Β£290,000. First time buyers in England paid on average Β£243,000.
London shows an annual price fall of -1.7% which takes the average property value to Β£551,000. First time buyers in London paid on average Β£472,000.
Wales shows an annual price rise of 2% which takes the average property value to Β£210,000. First time buyers in Wales paid on average Β£181,000.
Read more:
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-house-price-index-for-january-2026