Market Index

Supply is outpacing demand in both the sales & rental markets.

'It’s harder than ever to make the sums stack up,' bemoans Hamptons, as investors find refurb projects unviable.

The Dorset enclave 'now stands out as the only seaside spot with an average asking price of over the million-pound mark,' says Rightmove.

Buyer choice continues to build in the capital as new listings outpace sales agreed.

Fresh Bank of England data on mortgage approvals show increased activity in May - but 'are broadly consistent with a property market treading water,' comments Simon Gammon of Knight Frank Finance.

Some wealthy buyers 'seize opportunity' as property prices fall.

Zoopla flags a 16-19% year-on-year jump in the number of homes listed for sale in London, the South East & South West.

Sales activity bounced back in May, but remained lower than the previous year.

Benham and Reeves' index of prime buyer demand increased from Q1 to Q2, but remains down on an annual basis.

Prime London property agents recorded 5% fewer sales in the first half of 2025 than in 2024, while 11% more homes have been listed for sale.

Propertymark finds 'hugely positive signs that the housing market remains resilient amongst economic uncertainty', despite a slump in activity following changes to SDLT thresholds.

The market has been moving slowly since April, with last week's tally of agreed sales some 44% lower than a year ago.