Each month PROXERA reads the market two ways: the national numbers everyone can see, and the patterns we watch across the real portfolios on the platform. Put together, they tell you not just what the market is doing, but what investors are actually doing about it. Here is what August 2026 looked like.
Prices are still rising across most of the country, and the story is firmly a regional one. The North and Midlands are carrying the growth, while London is the only major region in reverse.
| Region | Annual capital growth |
|---|---|
| North West | 4.7% |
| Yorkshire & Humber | 3.6% |
| West Midlands | 2.6% |
| England | 1.8% |
| South East | 1.1% |
| London | -2.5% |
Rents are the quiet engine of returns right now, and they are still climbing well ahead of inflation, led again by the North. The England average rent reached £1,451 per month, up 3.8% on the year.
| Region | Annual rental growth |
|---|---|
| North East | 6.3% |
| North West | 5.7% |
| Yorkshire & Humber | 5.0% |
| West Midlands | 4.5% |
| England | 3.8% |
| London | 3.0% |
| South East | 2.9% |
We asked what investors are really buying for, and income leads by a distance. This is not a market chasing quick capital gains. It is one building steady, long-term returns.
This is where the real portfolios come in. Scanning the properties on the platform, three opportunities came up again and again, quietly costing their owners money:
None of these are dramatic. All of them are expensive over time. The question worth asking is simple: what would a scan find in yours?
The portfolios and activity PROXERA monitored in August pointed to something interesting. Investors are not short of opportunity, especially when it comes to heavily discounted stock. But many are prioritising lower outgoings and better returns from the properties they already own, rather than simply buying more. Engagement with our market updates was up 107% and still rising, so people are clearly watching the news and the market closely. We are also seeing investors add overseas properties to PROXERA, which suggests some are starting to look beyond the UK for their next opportunity.
Jack Percival, Managing Director, PROXERA
Figures reflect PROXERA analysis and platform activity for August 2026. Regional performance varies and past performance is not a guide to the future. This is general information, not investment or tax advice. Speak to a qualified adviser before acting.
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