More Estate Agents Are Reporting Falling House Prices, RICS Says

More Estate Agents Are Reporting Falling House Prices, RICS Says

Falling house prices are more widespread than at any time for a year as fears of tax rises and a bleaker economic outlook weigh on demand, a survey of UK estate agents found.

UK Housing Market Loses Momentum as Tax Worries Surface, RICS Says

House prices fall for sixth month but signs of stability emerge

Average house prices in England and Wales dropped by 0.6% in July 2025, marking the sixth consecutive monthly fall, according to the latest House Price Index from e.surv and Acadata. At £353,300, prices are now 2.2% lower than a year ago, with the market still adjusting following April’s stamp duty changes and a rise in vendor listings. Despite the ongoing decline, HMRC data shows transaction activity began to pick up in June, and the Bank of En…

UK housing market struggling despite low interest rates

Affordability challenges are dragging on the UK housing market, property professionals warned, despite mortgage rates falling to their lowest levels since the Liz Truss "mini-Budget", writes David Connett. The influential UK Residential Survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said tentative signs of recovery seen earlier this year have become uncertain. It said new buyer enquiries fell in July with weaker demand trends repo…

RICS: Property market recovery falters

Estate agents say house prices dipped in July with fewer buyers and agreed sales.

Housing Sales Market Remains Challenging As Previous Recovery Signs Falter

Buyer demand and agreed sales fall back into negative territory Rental market has weakest landlord instructions in over five years House prices edge lower at national level.