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This is our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors.

This month's news items:

UK House Prices Falling
- UK house prices have dropped for the third consecutive month, with the Halifax House Price Index reporting a 0.1% decline, bringing the average home price to just under £299,000.
House Price Gap Between London and Other UK Cities Narrowing
- The Financial Times reports that the gap between London house prices and other UK cities is the narrowest since 2009
London Flats Underperforming
- Flats in London, especially small ones, are performing poorly, with nearly half now selling for less than their previous purchase price—even for properties bought 20 years ago.
Landlord Demand and Supply Trends
- According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), 77% of landlords saw strong tenant demand in late 2025. But while tenant demand rises supply is falling due to landlords selling up.
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We discuss:

UK Property Prices Fall for Third Straight Month
Halifax House Price Index Reports 0.1% Drop
Average UK Property Price Now Under £299,000
House Price Indices Exclude Cash Buyer Transactions
Savills Revises 2026 UK Property Price Forecast
6% Swing in Savills UK Property Predictions
Impact of Global Events on UK Property Market
Opportunities for UK Property Buyers Amidst Downturn
UK Property Prices Cheapest in 20 Years (Inflation-Adjusted)
Myths About the “Average” UK Property
London vs. UK Cities: Property Price Gap Narrows
Manchester Property Prices Surge 71% in a Decade
London Property Prices Up Only 9% Since 2016
Flats in London Selling Below Purchase Price
Two and Three Bed Flats in London Lose Value
Inner London Flats Drop 6% in Selling Price
UK Landlords Reporting Strong Tenant Demand
Landlords Selling More UK Property Than Buying
Government Data: UK Rental Property Supply Decreases
Top 10 Most Liveable Cities for Expats Announced

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