Housing Insight Report: March 2025

It’s likely that we will now see a return to a normal pace in the sales market now that the Stamp Duty threshold changes have taken effect in England and Northern Ireland. This spurred on a spike in momentum which is likely to tail off in line with previous trends seen on the back of property tax changes.

As widely expected, there was an uplift in activity in the sales market due mainly to the Stamp Duty thresholds changing in April, which will see many homeowners pay more property tax in England and Northern Ireland.

As many towns and cities embark on substantial regeneration projects, there is huge potential in the medium and long term in delivering prolonged growth across many commercial channels and as time progresses, we expect to see a substantial keenness from many investors.

The auctioneering sector continues to adapt and exceed consumer expectations, as demonstrated by the substantial growth in live-streamed events and online engagement. Notably, 41% of member feedback indicates a sentiment of expansion regarding the number of lots available, with the highest proportion surpassing their reserve prices.