🏘️ Housing Market Update – April to June 2025 📊

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• Posted on 9th July 2025
• Category: Property Blog

The second quarter of the year has seen slightly softer activity, with a small decline in the number of newly agreed sales. While buyer interest remains solid at certain price points, others are moving at a slower pace. The continued build-up of available stock suggests buyers are taking more time, with affordability and confidence still key factors.

Overview – 1st April to 30th June 2025

277 total new listings
192 total sales
345 available homes as of 30th June

How This Compares to Q1:

• Q1 saw 292 new listings, compared to 277 in Q2 (a drop of 5.1%)
• Q1 had 202 new sales agreed, down to 192 in Q2 (a 5.0% decrease)
• Available homes increased from 331 at the end of Q1 to 345 at the end of Q2 (up 4.2%)

The rise in available stock suggests properties are starting to sit longer on the market, particularly in price brackets where demand has slowed.

Market Breakdown by Price Range (with Analysis and Advice)

£650,000+
12 sales (3.1% of total sales) — up from 5 in Q1
25 new listings — up from 12
42 available homes — up from 23
Analysis: Activity in this bracket more than doubled, but new stock continues to outpace demand. Properties are taking longer to convert, especially where pricing is ambitious.
Advice: Sellers should aim for strong presentation and price alignment with similar stock. Overpricing risks lengthy time on the market, particularly with more choice now available.

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£600,000 – £649,999
2 sales (0.5%) — up from 1
4 new listings — up from 0
7 available homes — down from 10
Analysis: Activity remains minimal, with just two sales this quarter. The small drop in stock is more down to withdrawals than sales, suggesting limited buyer appetite.
Analysis: The current market isn’t generating enough committed buyers in the bracket. Low-key marketing and waiting for conditions to improve could be the way forward for those who have been for sale for a while.

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£550,000 – £599,999
4 sales (1.0%) — up from 3
11 new listings — up from 3
17 available homes — up from 13
Analysis: Interest is picking up, but a growing pool of available homes means buyers are being selective.
Advice: Good-quality photography and floorplans help here. Competitive pricing is more effective than waiting for a buyer to stretch their budget.

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£500,000 – £549,999
3 sales (0.8%) — unchanged
2 new listings — unchanged
4 available homes — down from 8
Analysis: Movement is steady and supply has halved. This points to a more balanced mini-market within the bracket.
Advice: With fewer properties available, well-priced homes in this band can attract serious buyers. Don’t overlook presentation, it could tip the scale in a quieter patch.

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£450,000 – £499,999
9 sales (2.3%) — unchanged
13 new listings — up from 9
11 available homes — down from 14
Analysis: This band remains fairly balanced. New listings are being matched by steady demand.
Advice: Stay competitive with price. Homes are selling, but buyers have options. Properties that come across as “better value” are securing faster results.

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£400,000 – £449,999
18 sales (9.4%) — down from 20
18 new listings — down from 19
11 available homes — up from 9
Analysis: A small dip in sales activity, with stock increasing slightly. Demand is still healthy but a touch more cautious.
Advice: Consider early adjustments if activity is low after launch. Buyers in this bracket are often upsizing and tend to do their homework before booking viewings.

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£350,000 – £399,999
18 sales (9.4%) — down from 19
21 new listings — down from 26
28 available homes — up from 25
Analysis: Demand held up well, but the rising number of available homes has added more competition.
Advice: Focus on standout marketing. Homes with good layout, modern kitchens/bathrooms, and well-kept gardens are outperforming tired or overpriced listings.

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£300,000 – £349,999
21 sales (10.9%) — up from 15
28 new listings — down from 30
36 available homes — down from 38
Analysis: One of the stronger-performing brackets in Q2. Sales were up despite slightly fewer listings.
Advice: Still a good time to be on the market at this level. Well-priced homes are selling, especially those with modern features or family-friendly layouts.

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£250,000 – £299,999
23 sales (12.0%) — down from 29
39 new listings — down from 62
42 available homes — down from 66
Analysis: Both new listings and sales fell this quarter, but stock levels are still high. Buyers have choice and are pushing back on price.
Advice: Sellers should expect longer lead times unless priced right from the start. Properties that require work will need sharper asking prices to attract first-time buyers.

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£200,000 – £249,999
24 sales (12.5%) — down from 31
36 new listings — down from 37
39 available homes — up from 36
Analysis: This bracket remains active but is less competitive than earlier in the year. Stock is building slowly.
Advice: Avoid going too high with price. There’s strong buyer interest under £250k, but affordability pressures mean most won’t stretch unless the property offers clear value.

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£150,000 – £199,999
34 sales (17.7%) — down from 42
40 new listings — down from 56
42 available homes — down from 63
Analysis: Still one of the most active bands, though both sales and stock levels are lower than Q1. Demand is solid, but buyers are more cautious.
Advice: Price sensitivity is high. Strong interest remains for homes that are well presented and accurately priced — especially those in good school catchments or near transport links.

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£100,000 – £149,999
20 sales (10.4%) — up from 19
16 new listings — down from 20
17 available homes — down from 18
Analysis: Little change in this segment. It remains a consistent performer with affordable options that appeal to first-time buyers and landlords.
Advice: Properties that are clean, functional, and ready to move into tend to perform better than those needing full refurbishment.

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Under £99,999
4 sales (2.1%) — down from 6
4 new listings — down from 16
9 available homes — up from 8
Analysis: A quieter quarter here, with fewer new instructions and slower turnover.
Advice: Investors are still active but looking for value. Anything needing major work will need to be priced with that firmly in mind.

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What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Sellers:
The market is still moving, especially in the lower price bands, but buyers have more choice than earlier in the year. That means the margin for error on pricing is much smaller. The most successful sales in Q2 were for homes that were realistically priced and presented well from the outset. In areas where stock is building, buyers are not rushing into decisions. Longer time on market is becoming more common where asking prices are not aligned with local demand.

Sellers in higher price ranges should be prepared for longer marketing periods and ensure their agent is actively reviewing performance and feedback. In the more affordable bands, demand remains strong, but overpricing will still slow things down.

For Buyers:
More stock and slightly reduced competition mean there’s time to weigh up options and negotiate in most price brackets. There’s still strong demand under £300,000, but buyers are increasingly value-focused. With some price ranges now seeing higher stock levels, there’s more room to negotiate, particularly on homes that have been sitting on the market since early spring.

It’s still important to act quickly on well-priced, good-condition properties, but Q2 has clearly shifted the local dynamic toward a more balanced market.

Thanks for reading

Michael