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Explore key market trends, industry news, and exclusive insights from our economic updates, House Price Index and special reports.

Also, stay informed with our latest product and criteria updates, whether it's changes to lending policy, new product ranges, or rate changes.

Annual house price growth halves in September

House price growth continued to ease in September, but a clear regional divide remains.

Explore the latest House Price Index


How parents are helping first time buyers save

Published: 1 October 2026

Our latest research highlights the role parents are playing in helping their children to save for a deposit while living at home.

The rise of the 'Mumlord and Dadlord'

Scottish energy-efficient homes

Published: 25 September 2026

The energy efficiency of Scotland's housing stock, improvements homeowners are making and the barriers that could influence future property decisions.

Explore Scotland's housing stock

Rate changes - 30 September 2026

Published: 29 September 2026

On 30 September 2026, we'll be making selected rate changes across our new business and existing business product ranges.

See our latest rate changes

National Park properties attract 24% average premium

Published: 2 September 2026

Our special House Price Index report explores property prices in and around National Parks and Landscapes. 

National Park property prices

Save the date: Autumn Economic Webinar

Published: 23 September 2026

Join our Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, on Wednesday 21 October for the latest insights into the UK economy and housing market.

Register to join us live

More Interest Only options

Published: 24 August 2026

Existing Nationwide borrowers can now access more Interest Only options when taking additional borrowing or porting their mortgage.

Latest updates

New joint applicant income eligibility

Published: 16 July 2026

We have lowered the eligible income required for our up to six times loan-to-income lending for joint applicants from £100,000 to £75,000.

Higher loan-to-income options

Lead Product Manager appointment

Published: 7 July 2026

We're pleased to welcome our new Lead Product Manager, Kim Dickinson, who joins us with extensive experience in the mortgage market.

Welcoming Kim

House price growth rises to 2.2%

Published: 3 July 2026

Read the latest House Price Index to find out what's driving market activity and where regional growth is strongest.

Q2 House Price Index

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