FX.co ★ UK Halifax House Prices Slip 0.5% in March, Reversing February Gains

Halifax’s House Price Index for the UK recorded a month‑on‑month decline of 0.5% in March 2026, marking a reversal from February’s modest 0.3% increase. The latest data, updated on 8 April 2026, indicate that the upward momentum seen earlier in the year has cooled, at least temporarily.

On a month‑over‑month basis, the current figure compares the change in prices between March and February 2026, while the previous reading reflected the change from February to January. The shift from growth to contraction suggests a softening in house price dynamics following February’s brief uptick. With the latest move into negative territory, market participants will be watching upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this is the start of a broader trend or a one‑off correction in UK housing prices.