British Housing Market Sees Modest Growth in January

House prices in Britain experienced a 0.7% rise in January compared to the previous month, resulting in a 1.0% increase from a year earlier, according to Halifax, a leading mortgage lender.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 06-02-2026 12:40 IST | Created: 06-02-2026 12:40 IST
British Housing Market Sees Modest Growth in January
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In January, British house prices experienced a modest increase of 0.7%, according to recent data released by Halifax, a prominent mortgage lender. This growth leaves home values 1.0% higher than figures from the same period last year.

The data highlights a steady, albeit slow, recovery in the housing market, reflecting broader economic conditions and consumer confidence in the real estate sector amidst post-pandemic challenges.

Housing experts suggest that while the increase may seem slight, it underscores the resilience of the market despite ongoing global financial uncertainties. Observers are closely monitoring upcoming months to determine if this trend will continue.

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