Only 7.72% of first-time buyers in 2025 are opting for new builds, down from 10.03% in 2022

As UK transactions fell 28% in April thanks to higher rates of stamp duty introduced at the start of the month, Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank asks if there...

The number of homes for sale is up 13% year-on-year

Only 64% of non-homeowners now aspire to own a home, down from 71% last year.

Tom Bill, Head of UK Residential Research at Knight Frank, explores recent developments in the UK housing and rental markets.

Only two counties in England saw a decline in buyer activity over the past year

New-build properties in the North East have increased by 33% over the past year, far outpacing price growth in existing homes.

Sustained global uncertainty and delayed decision-making are continuing to impact confidence in the construction sector negatively.

The west Yorkshire city has retained its title as the UK’s hottest property market, topping OnTheMarket’s Hotspots Index for a second consecutive quarter.

New research has found that the biggest decline in first-time buyers has been seen in those under 30.