Related topic: Housing market

Problems with chains have led three in 10 to put off future moves, while one in seven say they’d only consider a cash or first-time buyer in future.

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

PEXA will work with the Lab to demonstrate its use case and technology at scale without the need for additional investment within the UK’s banking infrastructure.

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.

Transaction numbers remain steady as the housing market demonstrates resilience.

Digital adoption and process enhancement has the potential to halve the current mortgage completion timeline to just 59 days from application.

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

The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) is calling on intermediaries to help shape the future of the market.