The Property Podcast

Market Update - February 2026


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Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next. 

In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight. 

  • (00:59) News story of the week 
  • (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time 
  • (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises 
  • (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners 
  • (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform 
  • (15:52) Hub Extra 
  • Links mentioned:

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    • Economy:

      • Bank of England Monetary Policy Report⁠
      • EY ITEM Club Winter Forecast⁠
      • House prices:

        • Halifax House Price Index⁠
        • The Guardian / Ministerial Interview⁠
        • RICS UK Residential Market Survey⁠
        • Rents:

          • HomeLet Rental Index⁠
          • ⁠Zoopla Rental Market Report
          • Mortgages:

            • ⁠Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey⁠
            • Legislation/Government:

              • Department for Energy Security & Net Zero⁠
              • ⁠Ministry of Housing (MHCLG) Update
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