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UK house prices rose by 3.8% in year to April, ONS says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on June 17, 2026

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· Last updated: June 17, 2026

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ONS Reports 3.8% Annual Rise in UK House Prices, Biggest Since March 2025

UK Housing Market Sees Significant Growth

Annual House Price Increase

ONS Data for April

LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - British house prices rose by 3.8% in the year to April, after showing no growth in the year to March, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.

Comparison to Previous Years

The ONS said this marked the biggest annual rise in house prices since March 2025, before Stamp Duty Land Tax changes that came into force in April 2025.

Trends in UK Private Rents

Monthly Rent Increases

Average UK monthly private rents increased by 3.3% in the year to May, compared with 3.5% the 12 months to April, the ONS said, marking the smallest rise since March 2022.

(Reporting by Suban Abdulla; editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

  • House price inflation rebounded to 3.8% in year to April 2026, following 0% growth to March and marking the strongest annual increase since pre‑SDLT reform in March 2025.
  • Private rental growth eased to 3.3% in year to May 2026—the slowest since March 2022—indicating a cooling rental market under affordability pressures.
  • The April 2025 Stamp Duty Land Tax changes had a lasting impact: a surge in prices and transactions ahead of the change, followed by slower inflation, illustrating base‑effect distortions in year‑on‑year comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did UK house prices rise in the year to April?
UK house prices rose by 3.8% in the year to April, according to the ONS.
How does the latest house price increase compare to previous years?
The 3.8% rise is the biggest annual increase since March 2025, before recent Stamp Duty Land Tax changes.
What was the growth in UK house prices in the year to March?
There was no growth in UK house prices in the year to March, before the rise in April.
How much have UK average private rents increased?
Average monthly private rents in the UK increased by 3.3% in the year to May.
When was the last time UK rents rose this slowly?
The 3.3% rent rise in the year to May is the smallest since March 2022.

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