FX.co ★ UK Halifax House Price Growth Cools to 0.3% in February

UK house price growth moderated in February, with the Halifax House Price Index rising 0.3% month-over-month, down from a 0.8% increase in January 2026. The latest reading, updated on 06 March 2026, indicates a slowdown in the pace of monthly gains in the UK housing market.

On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” figure for February 2026 measures price changes compared with January 2026, while the “previous” 0.8% value reflects January’s change versus December. The softer 0.3% rise suggests that, although prices are still edging higher, the momentum seen at the start of the year has eased. Investors and housing market watchers will be monitoring upcoming releases to see whether this marks the start of a broader cooling phase or a temporary pause after stronger gains in January.