# UK house prices rise in August despite economic headwinds, Nationwide says

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- Reuters, 2026-09-01 08:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-house-prices-rise-by-02-august-nationwide-says-2026-09-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a968f682732d80001673adc

> British house prices rose in August, data from mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society showed on Tuesday, suggesting housing demand held up despite an uncertain economic outlook and the impact of the war in Iran.