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  1. Since October 2020, just under 2.5 million homes across the UK have jumped in value by £100,000 or more. That’s the equivalent of earning at least £55 a day and a striking reminder of how dramatically the housing market has shifted in recent years.

  2. Budget uncertainty is driving a ‘wait and see’ approach for new buyers while committed movers continue to try secure sales ahead of the year end. Realistic pricing remains key for sellers securing a sale.

  3. Pre-Budget speculation over possible tax changes is impacting market activity for homes over £500,000. The rest of the mainstream housing market is carrying on, largely unaffected.

  4. Rental market conditions are starting to normalise as supply and demand rebalance. The affordability of renting remains a key constraint on the pace of future rental inflation.

  5. Housing market activity continues to grow alongside modest price inflation. Sellers looking to sell before the year end need to talk to their agent about the best strategy to achieve a sale.

  6. It’s not about who’s cheapest, it’s about who knows your street and area the best. New research finds local presence and reputation matter more than selling fees in 2025. Here's what home sellers are really looking for.

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