Over the past 25 years, UK house prices have risen significantly, quietly building wealth for homeowners along the way. While markets move in cycles, the long-term trend remains clear. For many households, their home has become one of the most consistent and powerful drivers of personal wealth.

The way people aged 55 to 64 live today tells a much bigger story than you might expect. Beneath the headline figures lies a quiet shift in homeownership, mortgages and renting that has been decades in the making. To see what’s really changed, and why it matters, read on.

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After a subdued end to 2025, the first quarter of 2026 has quietly rebuilt confidence in the housing market. March may be the strategic launch point sellers have been waiting for.