UK House Prices Decline in December, Defying Forecasts
British house prices fell by 0.4% in December 2025, marking the weakest annual growth in nine months at just 0.6%. This unexpected decline contradicts economist forecasts and highlights a potential slowdown in the UK housing market.
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British house prices fell by 0.4% in December 2025, according to data from Nationwide Building Society , marking the weakest annual growth rate in nine months at just 0.6%. This decline contrasts sharply with economist forecasts, which had predicted a modest 0.1% monthly increase and a more robust 1.2% annual growth. The data suggests a potential deceleration in the UK's housing market momentum, even as mortgage rates continue to decline and affordability improves.
