What next for house prices in 2026?

This is Money Podcast

Jan 03, 2026•45 min

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Episode description

It's safe to say it was a mixed bag for the property market last year, with a mixture of Budget speculation and stamp duty costs weighing on house prices, but mortgage lending rules loosening helping first-time buyers.

So, what will happen in 2026 - Georgie Frost and Lee Boyce discuss, and ask - will it be another stagnant year for house prices.

Elsewhere, there's a warning top cash Isa rates are set to fall.

Can you really retire at 50? We look at the top tips to do this and what to plan for - and Georgie and Lee reveal their new year resolutions.

And finally, have we reached peak coffee shop? Costa is struggling as owner Coca-Cola looks to offload it at a loss - but have we had enough of +£4 cups of coffee at chains?

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Hosts: Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Helen Crane

Producer: Georgie Frost

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