A modern two-bedroom end terrace house located in a pleasant non estate cul-de-sac position, offering an airy open-plan lounge/diner, sleek fitted kitchen, bright interiors, and an enclosed garden with summer house. Energy-efficient features and stylish finishes create an inviting contemporary home.

The semi-detached home remains Britain’s most loved housing type, shaping family life for generations. This article explores how the value of semis varies widely across the UK, from London’s seven-figure prices to far more attainable regions, and why their emotional pull remains as strong as ever.

This data shows a clear north–south split in UK housing supply. Homes for sale are rising across London and the South, while much of the North is seeing stock fall. The contrast raises questions about affordability, confidence, and whether higher supply in the South could limit house price growth into 2026.

If you want to move in 2026, positioning yourself as a serious buyer is essential. Here’s how to put yourself ahead of the competition and be taken seriously by sellers.