The latest Rightmove House Price Index shows a modest easing in UK house price declines, with the annual rate standing at -0.8% in September 2026, compared with -1.0% in August 2026. The data, updated on 20 September 2026, indicate that while prices are still lower than a year earlier, the pace of year-over-year decline has slowed.
Both the current and previous readings are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month to the same period a year prior. The shift from a 1.0% annual drop in August to a 0.8% annual decline in September suggests that downward pressure on UK asking prices may be stabilising, though the market remains weaker than a year ago. Investors and homeowners will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this trend continues into the final quarter of 2026.
