The number of properties listed for sale in the UK between January and December 2025 was 1,649,316, with an average exchange price of £365,179, according to Propertymark’s Annual Property Review.

By comparison, between January and December 2024, 1,614,120 properties were listed, with an average exchange price of £361,501, representing an increase of 35,196 listings year on year.

In 2025, the highest average monthly exchange price was in November (£372,968), while the largest number of new listings occurred in May (162,031). The lowest average price was recorded in July (£356,475), and the fewest new listings were in December (79,134).

Nathan Emerson, CEO at Propertymark, commented: “Despite a myriad of challenges, 2025 has proven progressive for the housing market. We have witnessed inflation track downward to 3.2% and four base rate cuts throughout the year, all of which will contribute towards enhanced consumer confidence and affordability.

“There have been occurrences throughout the year however which have brought market instability, such as the lead up to Stamp Duty threshold changes last April across England and Northern Ireland, and on the lead up to the Autumn Budget where we witnessed people take a deliberated view until fiscal plans for the forthcoming year were clear.

“The housing market continues to provide a substantial contribution towards wider economic growth, and it is vital that the UK Government and the devolved administrations remain switched on regarding all ambitions to meet their respective home building targets.

“Although 2025 has been a year of transition, we now sit in a much healthier position that only twelve months ago, with the housing market displaying strong potential for the forthcoming year ahead.”

Source: Propertymark

Source: Propertymark

Property transactions fall throughs 

+ The number of property transactions which fell through across 2024 stood at 240,681.

+ The average price of a property that suffered from a fall through across the UK was £362,143 in 2024.

+ The number of property transactions which fell through across 2025 stood at 250,092.

+ The average price of a property that suffered from a fall through across the UK was £365,949 in 2025.

In 2024, the average price for a fallen through property for the period between January to December 2024 was £362,143, while the average number of properties that had fallen through during the same period stood at 240,681.

Throughout 2025, the average number of property transactions that fell through between January to December 2025 was 250,092, and the average price of a fallen through property for the year was £365,949.

The additional number of fallen through transactions for 2025 is 9,411, which represents an increase of 3.9% year on year.

For 2025, the highest number of property transactions falling through occurred in July, with 28,261 property transactions failing to complete during that time.

Elsewhere, the month with the lowest number of property transactions falling through in 2025 was December where 14,398 property transactions stalled, and the average price for a property in that month was £358,502.

Emerson said: “Moving house is one of the most stressful moments that people experience in their lives, but that anxiety can increase significantly should a property transaction encounter an issue.

“Although fall throughs can happen due to a variety of factors like administrative delays and people withdrawing from a property transaction at the last minute, there are enhancements currently being considered to help speed up the process and add additional new layers of security for those approaching the buying and selling process in the future.”

Source: Propertymark

Source: Propertymark

Annual rental price report 

+ The average number of rental properties new to the market per month in 2024 stood at 99,739.

+ The average number of rental properties new to the market per month for 2025 stood 108,348

+ The overall average let agreed by tenants per month throughout the UK in 2024 was £1,511

+ The overall average let agreed by tenants per month throughout the UK in 2025 was £1,505

The number of rental properties being newly marketed throughout 2025 stood at 1,300,514. It is however vital to consider this figure represents several key elements, including the rate of ‘tenant churn’ within the rental sector, and the fact this is not a direct measure of additional or new properties coming into circulation.

When comparing average let agreed prices per month, the sum is broadly static compared to the year beforehand. It is important, however, to consider this figure is wholly reliant on the type and location of properties available during any given month and/or year.

For 2025, the highest level of average let agreed was in October, with a sum of £1,629. October also proved to be the busiest month when looking at fresh rental properties coming to the market too.

The lowest average let agreed in 2025 was in January where the figure stood at £1,459, with December being the most subdued month for new properties being marketed for rent with only 78,806 new dwellings being listed.

Emerson added: “The UK’s private rental sector has undergone profound changes over the last twelve months, with the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing (Scotland) Act being two of the most recent and notable examples.

“Such changes have brought much needed new protections for many tenants, however, have added additional pressures on landlords in terms of more complex tax frameworks and future demands regarding aspects such as energy efficiency.

“As we head into 2026, it may well become a year for adaptation, as various new legislation is implemented in phases throughout the year. The rental sector is likely to face challenges and achievements in likely close measure; however, it remains imperative the sector attracts new long-term investment to keep pace with ever growing demand.”

Source: Propertymark

Source: Propertymark