The Property Podcast

Market Update - March 2026

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The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? 

February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. 

  •  (0:54) House prices reach new peaks 
  • (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent 
  • (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% 
  • (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision 
  • (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates 
  • (14:30) Hub Extra 

    • Links mentioned:

    • Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here 
    • London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here 

      • House prices:

      • Halifax House Price Index
      • The Guardian/UK Housing Market
      • Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility

        • Rents:

        • ONS Private Rent and House Prices
        • SafeDeposits Scotland data

          • Mortgage/Interest rates:

          • Mortgage Rate Radar
          • Middle East conflict hits market sentiment

            • Renters' Rights

            • Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA
            • The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights

              • EPC/Tax:

              • Landlord EPC “bills”
              • Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market
              • MTD will impose fines and penalty points

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