Market Index

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.

But rental price inflation 'is unlikely to cool much further,' says Hamptons.

Monthly survey suggests sales market activity remains subdued, but is stabilising.

A big spike in new prime rental listings last week, but sales deals remain thin on the ground.

Knight Frank has seen a 15% rise in super-prime London tenancies.

New listings dipped in the Spring Bank Holiday week, as deal numbers remain low.

The latest Bank of England release also shows a continued decline in new mortgage approvals.

Britain's housing market 'sprung into action after Easter', says portal, but price growth remains muted.