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Find out the latest news and updates to our products and criteria, or browse our insight section to explore the latest trends in house prices and the mortgage industry.

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Latest news

Stress rate reductions

We’ve reduced our affordability stress rates that will enable your clients to borrow more.


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Insights

Economic Update - May 2025

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.

House Price Index - March 2025

Annual house price growth

During March, UK house price growth remained stable at 3.9%, the same as in February. 


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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.


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