UK house prices rise 1.6% year-on-year in August 2026, missing forecasts
AI Summary- Nationwide reported a 1.6% annual rise in UK house prices for August 2026.
- 2.1% was the expected annual increase, while monthly prices rose 0.2% after July’s 0.1% fall.
- Robert Gardner linked subdued conditions to uncertainty, energy prices and rate-expectations volatility.