EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 17 MIN
Market Update - February 2026
from The Property Podcast · host Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next. In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight. (00:59) News story of the week (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform (15:52) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Fable book club app: Get here Economy: Bank of England Monetary Policy Report EY ITEM Club Winter Forecast House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian / Ministerial Interview RICS UK Residential Market Survey Rents: HomeLet Rental Index Zoopla Rental Market Report Mortgages: Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey Legislation/Government: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Ministry of Housing (MHCLG) Update Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next. In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight. (00:59) News story of the week (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform (15:52) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Fable book club app: Get here Economy: Bank of England Monetary Policy Report EY ITEM Club Winter Forecast House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian / Ministerial Interview RICS UK Residential Market Survey Rents: HomeLet Rental Index Zoopla Rental Market Report Mortgages: Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey Legislation/Government: Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Ministry of Housing (MHCLG) Update Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest
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