With the Budget uncertainty now lifted, buyers and sellers can return to making decisions about their next move. Removing the threat of a new annual property tax from 210,000 homes for sale will help revive market activity in higher-value areas. However, the lack of any stamp duty reform means homebuyers will continue to face rising purchase costs.
Budget uncertainty is driving a ‘wait and see’ approach for new buyers while committed movers continue to try secure sales ahead of the year end. Realistic pricing remains key for sellers securing a sale.
Pre-Budget speculation over possible tax changes is impacting market activity for homes over £500,000. The rest of the mainstream housing market is carrying on, largely unaffected.
Housing market activity continues to grow alongside modest price inflation. Sellers looking to sell before the year end need to talk to their agent about the best strategy to achieve a sale.
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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.
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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.