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The North East was the English region with the highest house price inflation.

The number of homes for sale is at an 11-year high for this time of year, giving buyers more choice and negotiating power.

Sentiment regarding the twelve-month sales outlook points towards a recovery, RICS says.

Regional differences in house price performance have become more pronounced, with a clear divide between the northern and southern parts of the UK.

Continued improvement in affordability helped drive first-time buyer activity in 2025.

More homes for sale means more buyers in the market, Zoopla says.

A third of UK homes registered falls in value over 2025, largely across Southern England.

The North East was the English region with the highest house price inflation.

The first-time buyer share of house purchase activity was above the long run average, supported by easier credit availability.

Prices saw the largest ever increase in the month of January, and the largest of any month since June 2015.