FX.co ★ UK Halifax House Prices Edge Higher in June, Reversing May Dip

UK house prices, as measured by the Halifax House Price Index, ticked up in June 2026, offering a modest sign of stabilization in the housing market. Month-over-month, the index rose by 0.2%, according to data updated on 7 July 2026.

The June increase follows a 0.1% month-on-month decline recorded in May 2026, indicating a slight recovery in momentum. On a month-over-month comparison basis, June’s positive reading contrasts with May’s contraction, suggesting that buyer demand or pricing resilience may have firmed after the brief pullback.

While the move is small in absolute terms, the shift from -0.1% to 0.2% marks a notable change in direction for the Halifax measure, which is closely watched as a gauge of short-term trends in UK residential property values.