UK House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July
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UK House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 4 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

UK House Price Growth Slows to 1.8% in July

UK house prices increased by 0.1% during July, with annual growth slowing from 2.2% in June to 1.8%, according to data from Nationwide reported by Property118. The average price of a home in the UK is now £277,542, compared with £277,484 a month earlier.

Nationwide’s chief economist, Robert Gardner, stated that prices remained broadly flat in month-on-month terms after taking account of seasonal factors.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the latest figures indicate a continued moderation in the housing market, with only a slight increase in average property values over the past month. This trend may influence rental market dynamics and property management decisions in the coming months.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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