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Housing market off to its strongest start in three years – and prices are up too
4 March 2025

Property portal Zoopla reported in February that the housing market is off to its strongest start in three years, with 12% more new sales agreed in January 2025 than in January 2024. Further good news for sellers is that prices are also up, with the boost in sales supporting a modest 2% rise. 

This sees the average house price now at £267,700, £5,200 more than in 2024, partly due to first-time buyers trying to get on the property ladder before the stamp duty hikes are implemented in April. However, moves to ‘simplify responsible lending’ being put forward as part of the Government’s ‘growth mission’ may see a further jump in prices. Bank of England figures showed 66,526 mortgage deals being given the green light in December, up from 66,061 the previous month.

Are you considering selling your land or property?

Robinson & Hall Auctions may be able to help you. With an auction every other month, you could sell your land or property within 8 weeks. Contact the team to discuss whether your land or property is suitable for auction and they will be able to carry out a no-obligation auction appraisal by visiting the lot and discussing the options with you.

Lots which have sold particularly well at our auctions are small parcels of land, rental properties, disused buildings, properties with a short lease, properties where value can be added, and farms or houses which require lots of work.

View the latest auction results here.

To book a no-obligation auction appraisal or to find out how the auction department can help you, please contact Charles.

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