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17.05.202623:01:00UTC+00UK Rightmove House Prices Accelerate in May, Monthly Growth Rises to 1.2%

The latest Rightmove House Price Index for the United Kingdom shows an acceleration in asking price growth, with the monthly rate rising to 1.2% in May 2026, up from 0.8% in April 2026. The May reading, updated on 17 May 2026, reflects a stronger month‑over‑month increase in prices compared with the previous period.

According to the comparison methodology, the “actual” figure represents the change in May relative to April, while the “previous” figure shows April’s change versus March. The step-up from 0.8% to 1.2% suggests that sellers have been able to push prices higher at a faster pace heading into late spring, a period that often coincides with increased housing market activity in the UK.

This upward shift in the index will be closely watched by market participants, as it may signal building momentum in the housing market after a more modest monthly rise in April. Investors, lenders and policymakers may interpret the stronger month-on-month gain as an indication of improving sentiment and demand conditions in the UK property sector.

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