UK house prices forecast to rise 2.5% in 2025, driven by lower rates and first-time buyers.

UK house prices are predicted to rise by 2.5% in 2025, with sales expected to increase by 5%. Zoopla forecasts higher activity from first-time buyers before a stamp duty increase on April 1st. Lower mortgage rates and higher income growth are expected to boost the market, with prices in Midlands, northern England, Scotland, and Wales outperforming southern England due to affordability issues.

November 28, 2024
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