Lifestyle and space continue to shape buyer decisions

Lifestyle and space continue to shape buyer decisions

Over the past two years, Covid restrictions and laws have governed how people have lived their lives.

Calls to work from home have had a huge impact on the property market with many people moving further out in search of homes with larger gardens and space for a home office.
While many restrictions are now a thing of the past, it seems that some of the driving forces behind market trends will likely continue. To continue reading, please Click Here


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As 2025 draws to a close, this report examines how the UK and Attleborough property markets have performed and what may lie ahead in 2026. By comparing listings, sales, and prices with previous years, it reveals a market driven more by activity and confidence than by rising house prices.

UK home sales agreed in 2025 tell a story of steady progress rather than drama. Many regions are seeing uplift thanks to realistic pricing and strong demand, while others are adjusting to affordability and expectations. The market is functioning, confident, and increasingly shaped by local conditions.

This data shows a clear north–south split in UK housing supply. Homes for sale are rising across London and the South, while much of the North is seeing stock fall. The contrast raises questions about affordability, confidence, and whether higher supply in the South could limit house price growth into 2026.

With plans announced to raise the council tax surcharge on higher-value homes, this snapshot looks at how many £2m-plus properties have actually sold across the UK this year. The data shows a highly concentrated market, dominated by London, and reveals just how small this sector is nationally despite the noise around a “mansion tax.”