As we move into 2026, confidence is slowly returning to the UK housing market. After a quieter end to 2025, forecasts suggest steady growth, improving affordability, and a healthier balance of supply and demand — all of which are encouraging signs for investors, especially those focusing on off‑plan and regeneration‑led opportunities. Industry analysts expect UK asking prices to rise by around 2% over the course of 2026, marking a modest but meaningful step forward after an u