This indicator measures the monthly change in house prices across the UK as reported by Nationwide.
Releases at
08:00
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 08:00
House price changes reflect the health of the UK housing market, which is a significant part of the economy and consumer wealth.
Central banks and investors watch this data for signs of inflationary pressure and economic strength, influencing monetary policy decisions.
Rising house prices can boost consumer confidence and spending, while falling prices may signal economic weakness or tighter credit conditions.
May lead to expectations of tighter monetary policy and can strengthen the British pound.
Could signal economic slowdown and reduce expectations for interest rate hikes, potentially weakening the British pound.
Likely to have a neutral effect on markets as it confirms current economic outlooks.