Europe · GBP
United Kingdom property market
House prices in United Kingdom rose 0.9% in the year to Q1 2026, based on BIS data. After inflation, prices lost 2.2% over the same period. Rents changed +3.5% year on year. Over five years the nominal index is +16.7%.
Last updated 28 July 2026
Key metrics
Prices
House Price Growth YoY (Nominal)
6.6%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Median Asking Price, 1-Bedroom
€327,432
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Apartment Price per Square Metre
€5,959 /m²
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House Price Growth YoY (Real)
1.7%
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Rents
Median Rent per Square Metre
€21 /m²/month
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Rent Growth YoY
4.3%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Yields & Affordability
Price-to-Income Ratio
7.2x
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.5 yrs
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Gross Rental Yield
5.46%
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Financing
Average Mortgage Rate
4.67%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Taxes & Costs
Effective Rental Income Tax
18.4%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Round-Trip Transaction Costs
6.8%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Economy
Inflation Rate
2.3%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
GDP per Capita
€53,942
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Market analysis
Our market analysis briefing for United Kingdom is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 28 July 2026
Taxes & costs
Our taxes & costs briefing for United Kingdom is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 28 July 2026
Buying guide
Our buying guide briefing for United Kingdom is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 28 July 2026
Rental law
Our rental law briefing for United Kingdom is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 28 July 2026
Economy
Our economy briefing for United Kingdom is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 28 July 2026
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Sources & methodology
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United Kingdom property FAQs
What is the average rental yield in United Kingdom?
Gross rental yields in United Kingdom average 5.46% as of 1 January 2025.
Are house prices rising in United Kingdom?
Nominal house prices in United Kingdom changed +0.9% over the last year.
What does it cost to buy property in United Kingdom?
Round-trip transaction costs in United Kingdom run at about 6.8% of the purchase price, covering transfer tax, notary, registration and agency fees.
What are typical mortgage rates in United Kingdom?
The representative residential mortgage rate in United Kingdom is 4.67% as of 1 January 2025, based on central bank and official lending statistics.
Can foreigners buy property in United Kingdom?
Foreign-buyer rules in United Kingdom are covered in our buying guide section above, alongside transaction costs, taxes and the registration process.
Where does this United Kingdom property data come from?
Figures for United Kingdom are compiled from Global Property Search Research and were last updated 28 July 2026.
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