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Key Trends (Residential - as of May/June 2025)

  • House Prices

    Annual growth has seen some moderation. For instance, Nationwide reported annual house price growth at 3.5% in May 2025, up slightly from 3.4% in April. Zoopla also noted lower mortgage rates supporting more sales. Rightmove's June 2025 data indicates a slight dip in new seller asking prices (0.3% down month-on-month), an unusual trend for June, suggesting sellers are adjusting expectations amid increased competition. There's a noticeable regional variation, with rural areas showing stronger growth (e.g., 23% over five years for rural vs. 18% for urban areas according to Nationwide). Northern Ireland and the North of England have often shown stronger growth compared to the South and London.

  • Buyer Demand & Sales Activity

    Despite elevated mortgage rates, buyer activity remains resilient, with Rightmove reporting May 2025 as the busiest month for sales agreed since March 2022. Propertymark (April 2025) noted an early flurry of activity in the residential sales sector, with increases in prospective buyer registrations and new sales instructions. Mortgage approvals for house purchases in April 2025 were slightly down year-on-year, but still indicate activity.

  • Supply

    The number of homes coming to market is increasing, with Rightmove reporting an 11% increase in homes for sale compared to last year. This increased choice for buyers is contributing to a more price-sensitive market.

  • Rental Market

    Rents are rising at a slower pace (Zoopla, June 2025), but strong competition for rented homes persists due to supply/demand imbalance (Propertymark).

Key Trends

(Commercial – as of Q1 2025):

Occupier Demand:

Generally subdued but with some marginal improvements. The office and industrial sectors saw a small uplift in tenant demand, while retail demand reportedly fell (RICS Q1 2025 Commercial Property Monitor).

Rental Growth:

Prime industrial and office properties are expected to see solid rental growth. Retail rents are projected to be flat to marginally negative. Alternative sectors like data centers, multifamily residential, and life sciences exhibit positive forecasts (RICS, Carter Jonas).

Capital Values & Returns:

UK commercial real estate delivered positive total returns in Q1 2025 (CBRE UK Monthly Index), with retail being the best performing sector. Industrial capital values also rose. Office values saw gains driven mainly by Central London.

Where to Find Detailed Reports and Insights:

For the most comprehensive and up-to-date information, I highly recommend consulting reports from these authoritative sources:

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Zoopla

Rightmove

  • Rightmove House Price Index

    Publishes a monthly House Price Index, offering insights into new seller asking prices, buyer activity, and sales agreed across different market sectors in the UK.

Nationwide

Propertymark (NAEA & ARLA):

  • Propertymark Housing Insight Reports

    Publishes monthly "Housing Insight Reports" based on surveys of their member estate and letting agents, offering granular insights into sales and lettings markets.

Government Data (GOV.UK):

UK House Price Index: Official statistics on house prices across the UK, produced by HM Land Registry, Registers of Scotland, Land & Property Services Northern Ireland, and the Office for National Statistics.

Check UK property price trends - GOV.UK

UK House Price Index: reports - GOV.UK

Major Real Estate Consultancies

These firms regularly publish detailed market updates, forecasts, and “MarketBeat” reports covering various commercial and residential sectors, often with regional breakdowns.

Knight Frank UK Residential Market Update

Cushman & Wakefield UK Marketbeats Reports

CBRE UK Press Releases (includes market reports)

Avison Young UK Commercial Real Estate Market Reports

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