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Minimum income changes for Helping Hand
We’ve lowered our minimum income for sole applicants to help more first time buyers.
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House Price Index - March 2025
Annual house price growth steady in March
During March, UK house price growth remained stable at 3.9%, the same as in February. There was no change in prices month-on-month, after taking account of seasonal effects.
Housing affordability - January 2025
Affordability stretched, but improving
Despite remaining stretched by historic standards, UK housing affordability has seen a slight improvement over the past year.
Economic Update - December 2024
Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, shares his thoughts on the UK economy, looking back on historic trends to understand what the market may look like for house prices, mortgage activity and interest rates.