13.05.202623:01:00UTC+00UK RICS House Price Balance Falls Further Into Negative Territory in April

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) House Price Balance for the United Kingdom deteriorated in April, highlighting mounting pressure on the housing market. The indicator slipped to -34% in April 2026, down from -25% recorded in March 2026.

The weaker reading signals that a larger share of surveyors are reporting falling rather than rising house prices, extending the negative trend seen in recent months. The latest figures, updated on 13 May 2026, suggest that confidence in the UK residential property sector remains fragile, with momentum continuing to soften into the second quarter of the year.