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21 Sep 2026, 00:27
UK House Prices Rebound in September as Monthly Asking Prices Rise 0.7%
UK house prices showed signs of improvement in September, with the Rightmove House Price Index rising 0.7% month over month after a 2.0% decline in August.
On an annual basis, asking prices were still 0.8% lower than a year earlier, but the decline narrowed from 1.0% previously.
The data suggest the housing market regained some momentum at the start of autumn, although year-over-year prices remain slightly below 2025 levels.
The monthly rebound may reflect seasonal improvement in housing activity, but affordability constraints and borrowing costs are likely to remain important factors for buyers and sellers in the coming months.
UK house prices showed signs of improvement in September, with the Rightmove House Price Index rising 0.7% month over month after a 2.0% decline in August.
On an annual basis, asking prices were still 0.8% lower than a year earlier, but the decline narrowed from 1.0% previously.
The data suggest the housing market regained some momentum at the start of autumn, although year-over-year prices remain slightly below 2025 levels.
The monthly rebound may reflect seasonal improvement in housing activity, but affordability constraints and borrowing costs are likely to remain important factors for buyers and sellers in the coming months.
