The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows the housing market is proving more resilient than many expected. Annual house price growth has edged higher, but monthly growth has remained relatively flat, suggesting the market is stabilising rather than accelerating. So, what does this mean for property investors? For Q3 2026, I expect the market to remain selective. Well-priced properties in areas with strong rental demand should continue to attract buyers, while overpriced

John Healey has been appointed as the UK's new Chancellor... and the markets have wasted no time reacting. Defence stocks, including BAE Systems, Babcock and QinetiQ, have all moved higher as investors expect increased government spending on defence under Healey's leadership. At the same time, gilt markets and sterling have remained relatively stable, suggesting investors currently see him as a credible and fiscally disciplined appointment, but they're waiting to see exactly