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Market Insight: Winter 2026

Our Winter report looks at what’s shaping the housing market in 2026. From interest rate cuts and easing inflation to the arrival of a new ‘mansion tax’ and rental resets. We also explore why London is losing ground to the Midlands and North – and what that means for buyers and sellers.

1. SALES

The road ahead

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2. FOCUS

Mansion tax

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3. MARKET METRICS

House price growth

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4. LETTINGS

Rental rebalance

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5. OUTMIGRATION

Staying in London's orbit

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