🏡 Autumn Market Update: Steady, Not Soaring

The UK property market continues to hold firm this autumn — but it’s not quite showing the usual “autumn bounce” we often expect.

According to the latest figures, the average asking price for a property coming to market in October 2025 has risen by 0.3% (+£1,165) to £371,422. While this shows continued resilience, it’s notably lower than the ten-year October average increase of 1.1%, suggesting sellers have limited room to push prices higher due to a large number of homes currently for sale.

📊 Key Trends:

• Buyer & Seller Activity:
  In September, both new buyer enquiries and new listings were down by 5% compared to the same month last year — a reflection of a slightly softer market following last year’s boost from the Bank Rate cut.
  However, year-to-date figures tell a stronger story:

  • Buyer demand is up 2% compared with 2024

  • New sellers entering the market are up 5%

  • Agreed sales are also up 5% year-on-year

• Regional Picture:
  The national average remains slightly below last year at -0.1%, largely due to price falls in London and southern England.
  In contrast, Scotland, Wales, and the rest of England are seeing asking price increases of 1% or more.

Southern markets are feeling the impact of:

• Increased stamp duty

• A wider choice of available properties

• Slightly reduced appeal to international buyers

• Some uncertainty around the upcoming Budget

Despite this, confidence remains relatively strong, with many buyers and sellers still making moves ahead of next year’s April 2025 stamp duty changes.

💬 Summary:

• Average asking price: £371,422

• Monthly change: +0.3%

• Annual change: -0.1%

• Sales agreed (YTD): +5% vs 2024

🏠 What This Means:

The market is stable and balanced, not overheated.
There’s healthy activity from serious buyers and sellers, but affordability pressures and upcoming policy changes are keeping things in check.

If you’re considering moving, now is a good time to get advice — whether you’re buying your first home, moving up the ladder, or selling before April’s changes take effect.

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