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At a glance

  • The May report estimated an average home price of £271,000 and a 0.3% non-seasonally adjusted monthly increase.[1]

What was announced

The May 2026 UK House Price Index summary estimated annual growth of 2.7%, down from a revised 3.9% for April. Average prices were around £7,000 higher than a year earlier.[1]

The reported annual increases were 2.3% in England, 4.2% in Wales and 4.4% in Scotland. London prices fell 3.7% over the year. The report explained that the latest figures were provisional and could change as additional transactions entered the index.[1]

Context & interpretation

Why it matters

This historical release records a slower annual growth rate, which is different from a month-on-month fall. Seasonal adjustment and later revisions must be kept consistent when comparing reports.

Sources & further reading

  1. May’s UK housing report showed 2.7% annual price growth ↗HM Land Registry · 22 Jul 2026 · Accessed 1 Nov 2026

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