UK Housing Market

The UK residential market in 2025 prompted mixed commentary, with some describing it as resilient and others more subdued. In practice, performance has been highly regional, underlining the importance of local expertise when interpreting headline data.

For homeowners, outcomes have varied significantly. Northern Ireland saw relatively strong price growth, while certain parts of London experienced modest softening. Despite these regional differences, there is broad agreement that the market, at a national level, performed more robustly than many had anticipated.

Resilience in the UK Housing Market

This resilience is particularly noteworthy given the wider economic backdrop. Higher stamp duty, pre-budget uncertainty, and ongoing cost-of-living pressures all weighed on sentiment, yet pricing and transactional activity remained comparatively stable. Rather than a sharp correction, the market adjusted to new conditions.

Looking ahead, the key question is whether this period of restrained growth will extend into 2026.