# UK house prices flat in July as affordability pressures remain

Lloyds reported UK house prices were unchanged in July, highlighting a stagnant market. High borrowing costs and affordability challenges continue to deter buyers. The flat reading signals ongoing weakness in the housing sector.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/uk-house-prices-flat-july-lloyds-affordability) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:32:59 GMT