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Plymouth Tops UK House Price Growth Amid Market Uncertainty

1/3/2026

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Plymouth led UK house price growth in 2025, rising 12.6% to £278,808.
December prices fell 0.4% to £271,068, the weakest annual growth in more than 18 months.
Stafford and Wigan posted notable increases, while Northern Ireland and Scotland rose and London stagnated.
Nationwide said budget uncertainty weighed on buyer sentiment.
Experts suggest that lower inflation and falling mortgage rates could stimulate future growth.

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Plymouth led UK house price growth in 2025, rising 12.6% to £278,808.
December prices fell 0.4% to £271,068, the weakest annual growth in more than 18 months.
Stafford and Wigan posted notable increases, while Northern Ireland and Scotland rose and London stagnated.
Nationwide said budget uncertainty weighed on buyer sentiment.
Experts suggest that lower inflation and falling mortgage rates could stimulate future growth.