With growth of 9.6% in Q3, Northern Ireland remained the UK’s best-performing region.

Residential and non-residential property transactions in the UK displayed mixed patterns in August 2025, according to the latest provisional data from HMRC.

Demand for homes priced above £500,000 has fallen 4%, with listings down 7% year-on-year.

A majority of landlords have indicated that they would rather sell their properties than invest in energy-saving upgrades.

1.2 million homeowners aged 55+ have abandoned plans to move in the past two years.

The average asking price in Bibury’s GL7 postcode is £510,899, almost £150,000 above the national average.

Average monthly mortgage payments in Great Britain are £1,506, down £84 from last year.

More stock was offered and higher totals raised during last month, though selectivity weighs on success rates.

HMRC data showed 96,000 transactions in July 2025, 4.3% higher than July 2024.

Average asking prices rose by 0.4% (+£1,517) this month but are now 0.1% lower than last year.