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Scotland Set for Property Boom, London Slows Down

1/13/2026

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Zoopla projects 2026 price growth in Scotland and northern England, led by Motherwell.
Southern England, including London, is expected to see slower growth due to high mortgage rates.
Scotland dominates the top ten, with Wigan in North West England the only non-Scottish area to feature prominently.
The analysis shows how local market conditions will shape choices for buyers and sellers in 2026, based on data from 120 UK postal areas.

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Story summary

Zoopla projects 2026 price growth in Scotland and northern England, led by Motherwell.
Southern England, including London, is expected to see slower growth due to high mortgage rates.
Scotland dominates the top ten, with Wigan in North West England the only non-Scottish area to feature prominently.
The analysis shows how local market conditions will shape choices for buyers and sellers in 2026, based on data from 120 UK postal areas.