Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk (East)

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: North West

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: Herts, Beds and Cambridgeshire (East)

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: West of England (South West)

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

Regional Property Market Update Spring 2026: East Midlands

Solid foundations  The housing market has started the year with renewed momentum, following a quieter close to 2025. Greater mortgage choice and rates lower than those seen last year are helping to support growing confidence in the market.    Interest rates held   Consumer price inflation eased to 3.0% in January, down from 3.4% in December¹, […]

The Guild hosts record-breaking 2026 conference and awards ceremony

The Guild of Property Professionals returned to Westminster on Friday 6th February, welcoming Members to the QEII Centre for its annual Conference and Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw record-breaking attendance, reflecting the continued importance independent agents place on collaboration, professional support and the strength of a connected national network.   Under the theme Ignite, […]

2026 property market predictions

As we look towards 2026, it seems the property market is moving into a more balanced, considered phase. While regional nuances remain important, common themes of confidence, affordability and realism run through our Members’ predictions, shaping expectations for the year ahead. Discover Guild Members’ property market predictions for 2026:   Confidence and affordability at the […]