Housing market activity is up this summer with high demand, more sales and a record number of houses on the market in July 2025.
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More sales, rising supply, plenty of demand and modest house price growth shape a steady UK housing market in June 2025.
Rents are rising at the slowest pace for 4 years as the supply and demand imbalance narrows. This is welcome news but strong competition for rented homes remains.
Lower mortgage rates are supporting more house sales against a backdrop of modest house price inflation. Our House Price Index tracks key trends in the UK housing market - here’s the latest news in May 2025.
Mortgage rates are likely to stay in the 4-5% range this year but changes to affordability testing gives buyers a boost.
House price inflation is losing momentum as seasonal factors and growing economic uncertainty cools buyer demand, while supply continues to expand. More homes for sale are boosting choice and keeping house prices in check.
Buyers have a wide choice of homes for sale, which will keep price inflation in check. Sellers need to be very careful in how they price their homes if they are serious about moving in 2025.
The housing market is resilient, supported by faster growth in average earnings. There are the most homes for sale in 7 years, which will keep price inflation in check. But are buyers missing opportunities in the flats market?
