Nationwide gives new update as 'premium' means '£66,500 extra'

New data has been released09:22, 01 Sep 2026Nationwide has given a new update as fresh figures were published on Tuesday.‌It said homes could attract a 24% premium if they are located within a National Park, making it "even harder" for first-time buyers to afford their first properties. UK annual house price growth was little changed in August at 1.6%, compared with 1.4% in July, while prices were up 0.2% in month-on-month terms, after taking account of seasonal factors, Nationwide's House Price Index showed.‌Nationwide's analysis also indicates that a home being located within a National Park attracts a 24% premium compared to a similar property elsewhere. This is around £66,500 in cash terms based on the UK average house price in Q2 2026 (£278,784).‌There is also a "fringe benefit" for p