Buyer demand, property prices and the number of new sales agreed have all risen into the New Year according to Zoopla.
That’s the strongest start to the year for the UK property market in three years. If you’re considering moving home this year, now would be a good time to act.
More buyers, more sales
Buyer demand is up an impressive 13% at the start of 2025, in comparison to the same period last year, suggesting buyer confidence in the market is on the rise.
Currently, there are 10% more properties on the market for sale over 2024, and the volume of new sales agreed is 12% higher.
That’s more buyers searching for a property like yours, more homes for them to choose from, and more sellers reaching sale agreed.
As sales rise so do property prices, and the average house price in the UK is now up 2% over this time last year. Furthermore, January was the fifth month in a row that experienced property prices rising.
Where in the UK have house prices increased the most?
While properties across the UK have increased in value, some areas are outperforming others, most notably areas outside of England.
Source: Zoopla
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