UK House Price Growth Slows as Sales Drop 9%, Reports Zoopla
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UK House Price Growth Slows as Sales Drop 9%, Reports Zoopla

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 29 July 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 as Sales Drop 9%, Reports Zoopla

UK house price growth has slowed to 1.3%, with sales agreed now 9% below last year’s level, according to Zoopla data reported by Property118. The report attributes the slowdown to higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty.

The summer slowdown in the housing market has been sharper than usual across most of the UK. Zoopla notes that the North East is the only region to buck this trend, with sales not following the national decline.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, these market conditions may impact transaction volumes and the pace of new tenancies. The reported figures highlight the importance of monitoring regional differences, as the North East currently stands out from the broader national pattern.


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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