Flats and apartments account for just over 21% of the UK’s housing stock. Although they are generally more affordable than houses, there are notable price disparities across different regions. Over the past year, both the average prices and the number of flat sales have varied significantly by area.

Setting the asking price is a key decision when selling a home. Data from the past two years shows that, on average, UK homes sell for less than their original asking price—revealing a consistent trend where final sale prices often fall short of initial expectations.

An extended three-bedroom detached home featuring stunning open-plan interiors, a landscaped garden with a natural floodlit pond, and luxurious finishes throughout including a fully glazed gable apex in the vaulted lounge, creating a sense of space with natural light and a connection to the outdoors

Our town is more densely settled than most, but it’s a reminder that even with all our homes and gardens, the vast majority of the UK remains open countryside, woodland, and natural space.