Rising rates drove demand down 13% on last year's efforts in this month's @Zoopla HPI . This buyer’s retreat, for now, only reduced agreed sales by 2% as cash rich buyers or those keen to utilise their previously agreed mortgage offer at a lower rate, opted to move on rather than wait for any potential conflict resolution in the East. At the same time, sellers determined to move after years of rate and economic uncertainty, pressed ahead hoping to win the attention of those still standing and listed, causing stock levels to swell by 6%. Overall, UK house price inflation held steady at +1.3% year on year with growth still dominant in more affordable northern regions while the capital and southern regions saw prices stabilise at lower levels.

Encouraged by falling interest rates and budget clarity; sellers list with renewed hope that 2026 is the year they move on. Listings are already up 6% on last year according to @Zoopla but expect a significant increase with the next base rate cut and as the weather improves. New listings will spring up in their droves but greater choice will keep price growth in check @rupert_jones bit.ly/4kY50TZ

Featuring a property’s USPs at the right time of year to correlate with the current seasonal “need” could boost a property’s value, claim ⁦@Zoopla⁩ ⁦@ThisIsVickyShaw⁩ standard.co.uk/business/mone…

Rental rises further slow due to: 1. Affordability thresholds being breached 2. First time buyers checking out 3. Tenants opting to stay put. As a result, the average newly listed UK tenancy cost £1,284, an annual increase of 3 % in January 2025, according to @Zoopla Demand may have reduced but prices will remain elevated as Landlords, deterred by increased rates and new legislation, also check out. @valentinaromei @FT