Catch up on our latest Economic Update
On Thursday 2 July, we hosted our latest Economic Update with our Chief Economist, Robert Gardner.
The webinar gave mortgage intermediaries timely, objective insight on the UK economy.
This session covered:
- The impact of global developments on energy prices and the potential implications for bank rates.
- Context behind the recent market slowdown and what to expect for the period ahead.
- Housing affordability trends, nationally and across the regions, and how this impacts first time buyers.
- A look at our recent energy efficiency report, exploring the barriers and attitudes towards "green" investment.
Read our latest reports
In the webinar, Robert reflected on our recent reports, exploring the impact of energy efficiency on house prices and how this varies between owner occupiers and landlords. Dive into the full reports below.
Energy performance
We analyse the latest data on the energy efficiency of the housing stock, the progress made and the motivation for and barriers to making 'green' home improvements.
Read the energy performance report
Spring 2026 report
This report examines the growing impact of energy efficiency and its influence on rents, property sale prices and the business case for upgrading properties.
Read the Spring 2026 reportShare your thoughts
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About Robert Gardner
Robert joined Nationwide in 2010 as Chief Economist. His team provide economic analysis and advice to key decision makers in Nationwide. His team is focused on developments in the UK economy, with a particular emphasis on the mortgage and savings markets.