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Private rent and house prices, UK: August 2025
Average UK monthly private rents increased by 5.9%, to £1,343, in the 12 months to July 2025 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 6.7% in the 12 months to June 2025. Average rents increased to £1,398 (6.0%) in England, £807 (7.9%) in Wales, and £999 (3.6%) in Scotland, in the 12 months…
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Industry response to latest inflation figures
Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, comments: “Unfortunately, any increase seen within the rate of inflation does brings very justified concerns to consumers, many of whom are still struggling with the cost of living, which has been steadily rising over the past few years. “Although there is more work to be done to help ensure inflation…
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London lettings market bolstered by record supply and resilient renter demand
· Supply conditions improved materially in July, with almost 50,000 new rental listings recorded, up 4% from June and 12% higher than July 2024. This represents the highest monthly volume in the last four years. · Renter demand strengthened notably in July, with a 25% uplift in new applicant registrations month-on-month. Compared with July 2024,…
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Bridging finance key in driving uplift in auction activity
The latest analysis from specialist lender, Octane Capital, has revealed that auction sales across England have climbed by almost 9% over the past year, with auction buyers increasingly turning to bridging finance to meet strict completion deadlines and capitalise on below-market investment opportunities. Octane Capital analysed the latest figures* on both the volume of auction…
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Breaking Property News 20/08/25
Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X. CRE tech stacks who needs them? Wes Snow, CEO of Ascendix ‘When I think about what makes a technology partner valuable, it’s not simply a matter of writing code or deploying the latest frameworks. It’s about making thoughtful choices—choices that ensure the solutions we…
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Homebuyer happiness comes at a premium
The latest research from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, has revealed that the happiest homebuyers in Britain are those living in the countryside or by the coast. However, this lifestyle satisfaction comes at a cost. as both carry a significant house price premium compared to living in a city. Regency Living analysed average house prices…
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Overall momentum stalls, despite underlying growth
Poor major project performance contributes to an overall downturn in project starts (-17%) compared to 2024 levels, however underlying activity remains resilient Overall main contract awards continue to decline, with a 26% decrease against the preceding three month, falling 39% compared to last year Detailed planning approvals dive 55% when measured against the previous three…
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£43,078 decrease in average to market price of newbuild properties in the East Midlands since July 2024
Average house prices for new instructions regarding newbuild properties being marketed in the East Midlands have dipped by £43,078 in the period between July 2024 to July 2025. Elsewhere across the UK, year on year as of July 2025, the North East saw instructions for newbuild properties dropping by £37,123, and in the South…
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Whitby crowned most exclusive coastal location
The latest research from Yopa has revealed that while Brighton in the South East is home to the highest monthly coastal mortgage cost, it’s Whitby in North Yorkshire that commands the highest premium when compared to the wider region, with the average monthly mortgage sitting payment 33.7% higher than the Yorkshire and the Humber average….
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ONS report on private rental affordability
Private renters on a median household income could expect to spend 36.3% of their income on an average-priced rented home in England, compared with 25.9% in Wales and 25.3% in Northen Ireland in 2024. Private rental affordability has fluctuated since 2016 but remained above the 30% affordability threshold in England, while it moved below the…
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End of August Will See an 84% Increase in UK House Moves
The last week of August is always a busy time for moving, with an average of 3.5% of all yearly moves taking place in that week, being the busiest week for moving in 2023 and the second busiest week for moving in 2024. 2025 is expected to be no different and should see a larger…
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Surveying capacity is being outpaced by compliance demand
The surveying industry has a problem: the shrinking capacity of surveyors is coming face to face with an increased compliance demand. Expert insight from Property Inspect suggests that increasing the workforce alone is not enough to fix the problem. The profession must also be equipped with Golden Thread compliant evidence packs that accelerate building safety…
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Apprentices often able to buy homes years earlier than graduates
With A-level results finally released, for those torn between university and an apprenticeship, there’s more than just career direction to consider. In the past few years, data has shown that apprentices are often able to buy homes years earlier than graduates, a growing financial gap that’s making home ownership feel close to impossible for many…
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Landlords invest in 85,000 fewer properties
The latest analysis from Dwelly, one of the UK’s leading lettings acquisition and success planning experts, has revealed that landlord purchasing activity has slowed considerably, with an estimated 170,520 landlords buying a property in the last 12 months compared to 255,780 a year earlier – a drop of 85,000 transactions. Dwelly analysed the latest figures…
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Savvy summer sellers drive best July for sales agreed since 2020
The average price of property coming to the market for sale drops by a seasonal 1.3% (-£4,969) this month to £368,740. August’s price drop is in line with the ten-year average following the bigger than usual falls in June & July Savvy summer sellers are pricing realistically to attract holiday-distracted buyers. Lower asking prices and…
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