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Experts give bleak prediction for UK housing market with sales set to drop to lowest level in years

Experts have raised concerns over what is expected to be a difficult 12 months for the housing market in the UK

The Independent UK · Nov 12

Home sales outlook ‘deteriorates to weakest level in more than three years’

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ report indicated subdued demand, falling agreed sales and further downward pressure on house prices.

Evening Standard · Nov 12

‘Fresh headwind’ for housing market as buyers become more cautious

The market may need to contend with a somewhat longer period of subdued activity, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Housing market ‘struggling for momentum amid global uncertainty’

Near-term expectations for the housing market have softened after an encouraging start to the year, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Homebuyer demand falling but surveyors expect sales and prices to rise – survey

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said new buyer enquiries fell to their net lowest level since mid-2024 in February.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

‘Early signs’ that housing market conditions may be improving seen by surveyors

A net balance of 43% of property professionals expect house prices to increase over the next year, marking the strongest reading since February 2025.

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Housing market may be turning a corner as confidence grows – surveyors

Expectations for house sales and prices among professionals have turned more positive, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Flow of fresh homes to rent ‘shrinks at fastest rate since 2020’

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors highlighted a ‘firmly negative trend’ in landlords making their property available for rent.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

‘Home buyer inquiries and sales fall’ as buyers adjust to stamp duty changes

New buyer interest declined for the third month in a row in April, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

House sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December – surveyors

Signals around housing market expectations for the next 12 months ‘remain solidly positive for now,’ surveyors reported.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025