Published 28th August 2025

Executive summary

• Annual UK house price inflation is at 1.3%
• Demand (+4%) and sales agreed (+5%) are higher than last year
• Stronger buyers’ market southern England is keeping price inflation in check while price inflation higher in northern England
• Homes are selling fastest in northern England (27 days) but taking longer to sell across southern England (39 days)
• It takes 2.4x longer to sell a home if the asking price is cut
• Sellers need to discuss sales strategies and pricing ahead of the autumn selling season that starts in September
• Property tax speculation in the media could make some buyers and sellers pause ahead of the Autumn Budget

See our London House Price Index and detailed price metrics for 65 cities.