Residential Property Review – May 2026
Slowing momentum – affordability pressures and cautious consumer sentiment are likely to temper activity in the months ahead Rental market – a 9% annual increase in previously rented properties up for sale in the year up to March UK house sales – research shows the average house sale period is one day longer than the […]
Residential Property Review – April 2026
UK housing market – rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weigh heavily on market sentiment Prime property markets – buyers and sellers significantly less confident than they were at the end of Q4 Affordable towns – finding a budget-friendly home might mean casting the net a little wider RICS Market Survey The latest UK […]
Residential Property Review – March 2026
Muted activity in housing market – according to RICS, new buyer enquiries declined further in February Rental market becomes more balanced – competition for rental properties has slowed to a six-year low, according to Zoopla Local housing markets rebound – research from Yopa indicates that about 70% of local housing markets are in recovery Muted activity in housing market The UK housing market is […]
Residential Property Review – February 2026
February is the best time to put your home on the market according to Rightmove research The government’s Warm Homes Plan was launched in January with a £15bn investment Leading housebuilders have met with ministers to discuss planning reforms and the housing market The best month to sell your home February is the best time to put your home on the market, according […]
Residential Property Review – January 2026
House prices expected to rise 2% in 2026, with stronger growth outside London and the South First-time buyers benefit from more supply and slower rent growth, improving negotiating power and savings potential Prime London demand remained mixed, while Boxing Day activity hit records, signalling a busy start to 2026 Market predictions for 2026 What’s in store for the residential market […]
Residential Property Review – November 2025
Savills forecasts slow house price growth through 2026, accelerating sharply from 2027 as rates ease and economic stability improves Nationwide and Bank of England data show early recovery signals, with rising prices, stronger borrowing and increasing mortgage approvals HMRC reports rising property transactions, reflecting steady market resilience despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tax-related speculation Five-year […]
Residential Property Review – October 2025
The housing market remains subdued, with buyer demand, listings and sales activity all slipping amid pre-Budget uncertainty Landlord exits drive a sharp fall in rental supply, prompting RICS to forecast a 3% rent rise next year The government plans to make reforms to speed home sales and cut fall-throughs, including digital property packs and conditional […]
Residential Property Review – September 2025
Any Autumn Budget changes to Stamp Duty and CGT could heavily influence housing activity in late 2025 Mortgage rates dipped below 5% but gilt yields raise concern of further increases 15% of property sales fell through in 2025, with converted homes most affected Housing market outlook According to Savills, housing market performance for the rest […]
Residential Property Review – August 2025
Bank Rate cut to 4% (lowest in over two years) but mortgage rates remain stable UK house price growth forecast has been lowered to 1% in 2025 as high supply prompts more competitive pricing Homes gained 20% in value since 2020, with northern regions leading growth while parts of London face declines Another reduction to […]
Residential Property Review – July 2025
City of London investment volumes are rising, with May hitting the highest deal count so far in 2025 Owner-occupier demand is increasing as mortgage costs undercut commercial rents by up to 37% Scottish commercial investment fell 20% in H1 2025, though hotels led performance and private buyers remained active A smoother end to 2025? The […]
