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Residential Property Review – May 2026

Savills highlight an active but cautious housing market, landlords exit rental market, average house sale takes 33 days

House prices remained relatively stable last month, elections shake up UK politics and manufacturing sees a positive Q2 start

Monetary Policy Committee held Bank Rate at 3.75%, business confidence dropped in April, housing market shows resilience

April’s Economic Review – Bank of England holds interest rates, UK braced for biggest growth hit of major economies and UK retail sales rebound

UK commercial real estate capital values flatten, new business rates valuations, strong recovery in retail and hotel sectors

The UK housing market lost momentum in March, prime property markets hit with caution, where are the most affordable towns in the UK

News in Review: UK economy grew 0.5% in February, uncertainty over raised interest rates, BTL lending surges, cash ISA deals record high

News in Review: IMF and World Bank Washington meeting, Starmer visits Middle East, shift in housing market, share of private pension wealth

News in Review: UK house price growth regains momentum, UK to strengthen EU ties, business confidence boosts and minimum wage increases

March’s Economic Review – Middle East conflict hits UK economy, interest rates on hold and UK wage growth continues to ease