UK House Prices Flip: South Falls While North Rises, Closing a 40-Year Gap

London and the south-east are losing value—down 1.1% and 2% respectively—while Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England surge ahead with 2–7% growth. For decades, southern homes have cost far more than northern ones. This reversal matters because it suggests money is finally flowing north, reshaping where people can afford to live.