WS Investor
07 Aug 2026, 10:10
UK House Price Growth Slows Sharply in July as Market Stagnates
UK house prices were unchanged in July, highlighting continued weakness in the housing market as elevated borrowing costs and affordability pressures restrained demand.
The Lloyds House Price Index showed prices were flat at 0.0% month-on-month, below the 0.2% increase expected and following a 0.2% rise in June.
Annual house price growth slowed more sharply, falling to just 0.1% from a revised 0.7% in June and missing expectations for a 0.4% increase. This was the weakest annual growth rate since November 2023.
UK house prices were unchanged in July, highlighting continued weakness in the housing market as elevated borrowing costs and affordability pressures restrained demand.
The Lloyds House Price Index showed prices were flat at 0.0% month-on-month, below the 0.2% increase expected and following a 0.2% rise in June.
Annual house price growth slowed more sharply, falling to just 0.1% from a revised 0.7% in June and missing expectations for a 0.4% increase. This was the weakest annual growth rate since November 2023.
