October 2025
Transactions
There were 93,630 transactions in August, a 1.7% rise year-on-year (HMRC).
In the latest RICS survey, the near-term sales expectations measure posted a net balance of -9% (down slightly from -4% beforehand).
Agreed sales in the year-to-date are up by 5% versus same period in 2024 (Rightmove)
Demand
"The month of September saw a softening of activity year-on-year compared with a strong September 2024, which was boosted by the first Bank Rate cut for four years. In addition, some movers started to take action to avoid April 2025’s stamp duty increase. However, the 2025 market remains resilient, though somewhat cautious, when looking at the year to date:
The number of new buyers contacting estate agents about homes for sale, and the number of new sellers coming to market in the full month of September were both down by 5% compared to a year ago
However, looking at 2025 year to date, new buyer demand is up by 2% compared to the same period in 2024, while the number of new sellers coming to market is up by 5%
The number of sales being agreed in the year to date is also up by 5% compared to the same period in 2024" Rightmove
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