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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.

Dedicated support for loans of £750,000 or more.

We offer dedicated support for mortgage applications of £750,000 to £5million, with upfront assessment by our Large Loans Underwriting team via your BDM, providing certainty earlier.

Support for large loans


Catch up on our latest Economic Update

Published: 25 March 2026

If you missed out on joining us live, you can watch the recording to find out what the latest economic developments could mean for the housing and mortgage market.

Watch our Economic Update

Rate changes - 24 April 2026

Published: 23 April 2026

On 24 April 2026, we'll be making selected rate reductions across our new business and existing business product ranges.


See our latest rate changes

UK house price growth picks up in March

Published: 1 April 2026

UK annual house price growth picked up to 2.2% in March, from 1.0% in February. Read our latest House Price Index to find out more.

Q1 House Price Index

Local area affordability report

Published: 23 March 2026

Read our latest local area affordability report to explore regional trends, changes to House Price to Earning Ratios and deposit challenges across the UK.

Read the special report

Extended higher loan-to-income options

Published: 3 February 2026

We've strengthened our support for those looking to move up the ladder or looking to borrow more on their current property.

Loan to income options

Housing affordability report - January 2026

Published: 23 January 2026

Improved conditions for first‑time buyers and key regional and occupational trends.

Housing affordability report

House Price Index - Q4 2025

Published: 05 January 2026

UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note, with annual price growth slowing to 0.6% in December, from 1.8% in November.

Explore the latest Q4 insights

House price review and outlook for 2026

Published: 16 December 2025

Nationwide's Chief Economist, Robert Gardner, shares insights on how the market performed this year and what we can expect in 2026.

Read the housing market update

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