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

17.4% of homes sold in England and Wales this year achieved £500,000 or more, based on 281,108 transactions.

Across England and Wales, freeholds cost £310,000 on average compared with £230,000 for leaseholds, a 29.6% premium

London has seen conversions almost halved, following a 49.7% reduction.

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

The average time from sale agreed to exchange was 109 days in 2024, compared with 66 days in 2007.

41% of LEASE helpline enquiries since 2019 came from London leaseholders, despite the capital making up only 15% of England’s population.

North East and Scotland lead the way for affordable homes.

Croydon’s CR0 district recorded 114 sales in August, the highest in the country.

The price of a typical home in England and Wales remained stable at £352,930 in August, according to newly released data from e.surv.