All signs point to a weakening UK housing market.

5 Fact Friday – 7th March 2025

5FF March 7th

Landlord selloff jumps 50% in January compared with 2024.

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/buytolet/article-14447891/More-landlords-properties-sale-thanks-tougher-regulations-taxes.html

Under offer median price drops £15k

England

Number of new homes given go ahead last year was lowest since 2014 (Labour will miss target)

https://archive.ph/g7MyH

Bank of England mortgage approvals 24% lower than reported.

https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/tables#:~:text=A5.4%20%2D-,Approvals,-for%20lending%20secured

Halifax House Price Index Falls in February

https://www.halifax.co.uk/assets/pdf/february-2025-halifax-house-price-index.pdf

Gov announces intention to end new leaseholds. Commonhold White Paper

https://theindependentlandlord.com/leasehold-commonhold