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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Some notes on housing-market research, methodology updates, and source notes, built to show how the signals are interpreted and where the numbers come from. Best case, you find it interesting, worst, you killed some time whilst the kettle boils.

Bank Rate Held at 3.75, But a Rise to 4% Now Looks Increasingly Likely

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March 19, 2026

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Bank Rate Held at 3.75, But a Rise to 4% Now Looks Increasingly Likely

The Bank of England has held the Bank Rate at 3.75%, with all nine MPC members voting to pause. However, rising inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty suggest a potential increase to 4% at the next meeting in April 2026.

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Land Registry Update for January 2026 and Corrections

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March 2, 2026

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Land Registry Update for January 2026 and Corrections

The latest data for January 2026 from the Land Registry is now available on the site. A couple of corrections are required, and note that year-to-date figures are going to look off right now.

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February 28, 2026

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EPC Updates

Energy performance data has been updated, still waiting for an update from Scotland, watching and waiting patiently!

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February 24, 2026

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Registered User Content

Following on from the completion of Phase 1 of this site, I have started to work on Phase 2. The first part of that is now complete. Registered User Content. This is a thank you to everyone who has so far registered.

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February 5, 2026

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Interest rates held at 3.75%

The MPC has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75%. The decision was not unexpected, but was a fairly split vote, with almost as many voting to hold as to reduce.

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UK Property Market Update: Record January Bounce, Softer Rates, and Strong Rents in 2026

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January 31, 2026

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UK Property Market Update: Record January Bounce, Softer Rates, and Strong Rents in 2026

The UK property market starts 2026 with a record January price jump, improving mortgage rates, and strong rental growth. What does it mean for buyers, sellers and landlords?

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Market notes, data checks & field commentary

Bank Rate Held at 3.75, But a Rise to 4% Now Looks Increasingly Likely

Land Registry Update for January 2026 and Corrections

EPC Updates

Registered User Content

Interest rates held at 3.75%

UK Property Market Update: Record January Bounce, Softer Rates, and Strong Rents in 2026

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