8th June 2026
Second monthly house price dip reported by latest index
Average house prices remained broadly stable in May, with a slight fall of -0.1% matching that seen in April. That’s according to the Halifax. It says the typical property now costs £298,806, while the pace of annual growth edged up slightly to +0.5%. Among first‑time buyers, annual growth is more subdued at +0.3%. The lender...
