This unique Property Market Index rates different locations in relation to property buying trends.

Each report considers the key and most relevant metrics linked to buying homes in the UK against the current economic climate. Common metrics between each report include house price trends over the past three months, years, and five years, as well as schools, local culture and heritage, and transport links/amenities.

Our latest research shows that despite the UK’s recent political and economic challenges, the nation’s property market is showing resilience overall, with over 50% of property investors saying they will look to expand their portfolio in the year ahead.

And while there will be more availability of property in late 2023 and prices are forecast to fall by up to 5%, we expect a 2% increase in house prices during 2024 and 5% growth in 2025.

Overall, our research suggests property values will grow by 8.8% over the next three years.

Mortgage interest rates should also peak this year, benefitting sellers regarding the cost of capital and repayments.

Our latest report highlights that many parts of the UK, such as the southeast, are bucking the downward trend despite economic and geopolitical challenges and a generally static/declining property market. The latter will largely be major regeneration areas, with significant investment in infrastructure, culture, and heritage.

Major areas of regeneration investment include Liverpool, Bolton, Aberdeen, Reading and the Thanet towns of Margate and Ramsgate.

With unemployment staying low and inflation moving to a more manageable 2.9% next year, the property market will continue its long-term growth.