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

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