Agents may need to continue to adjust seller expectations despite a considerable improvement in market sentiment, warns exp UK.

While September usually sees a monthly rise in prices, this year’s increase is double the long-term average, according to the latest market analysis from Rightmove.

The dip in new seller asking prices during July was larger than usual for this time of year, according to Rightmove.

Asking prices are inching closer to a new record following a strong start to the year for larger homes.

Average asking prices achieved by homes across England and Wales fell by just -0.5% over the final six months of the year when compared to the first six months.

Locations in Scotland are currently dominating the top five areas across the UK where properties are selling the most above their original list price.

House prices are enjoying a spring lift in line with seasonal expectations, according to the latest data from Home.

The gap between seller asking price expectations and the price paid by buyers has narrowed for the first time since 2022, according to new research.

The latest market analysis from Rightmove has revealed a larger-than-usual pre-Christmas drop in asking prices as sellers continue to price more competitively.

Sellers across England are continuing to reduce the asking prices for their homes in order to entice buyers in cooler market conditions.