EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 18 MIN
Market Update - March 2026
from The Property Podcast · host Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. (0:54) House prices reach new peaks (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates (14:30) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian/UK Housing Market Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility Rents: ONS Private Rent and House Prices SafeDeposits Scotland data Mortgage/Interest rates: Mortgage Rate Radar Middle East conflict hits market sentiment Renters' Rights Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights EPC/Tax: Landlord EPC “bills” Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market MTD will impose fines and penalty points 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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The UK property market has quietly hit record highs – but is anyone actually paying attention? February's data reveals a market that's technically stronger than it's been in years, yet sentiment hasn't caught up. Rob & Rob break down the numbers that matter, from surprising regional rental gaps to the mortgage market improvements that could fuel the year ahead. (0:54) House prices reach new peaks (2:28) Record supply and 40% of homes now cheaper to buy than rent (4:54) North East rental growth hits 8% versus London's 1.1% (8:20) Mortgage market improvements and the Bank of England rate decision (9:15) Renters' Rights Bill updates (14:30) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Personal Tax Receipt calculator: Get here London’s 2026 Housing Crisis Explained: Watch here House prices: Halifax House Price Index The Guardian/UK Housing Market Property Industry Eye/Chain fragility Rents: ONS Private Rent and House Prices SafeDeposits Scotland data Mortgage/Interest rates: Mortgage Rate Radar Middle East conflict hits market sentiment Renters' Rights Govt updates student possession grounds in RRA The Telegraph/Reform pledge to scrap renters’ rights EPC/Tax: Landlord EPC “bills” Limited company landlords taking bigger share of market MTD will impose fines and penalty points 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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