Market Update - February 2026
The Property Podcast · Rob Bence and Rob Dix from The Property Hub
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Show Notes
Rates are holding, but only just. The Bank of England's decision came down to a single vote, which tells us everything about where things are heading next.
In this month's market update, Rob & Rob break down what a near-miss rate cut means for property investors, why house prices are quietly building momentum, and the surprising direction rents are taking. Plus, there's a significant shake-up coming for ground rents that could transform flat values overnight.
- (00:59) News story of the week
- (03:41) House prices break through £300k for the first time
- (07:03) Why rents are cooling off after years of aggressive rises
- (11:26) Ground rents capped at £250 – what it means for flat owners
- (14:52) EPC deadlines slip again, plus the 100-day countdown to rental reform
- (15:52) Hub Extra
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