<p>Rightmove plc’s December 2025 housing market analysis highlights a year of shifting momentum in the UK property sector. The average new seller asking price in December 2025 was £358,138, down 1.8% month-on-month and 0.6% year-on-year. The first half of 2025 saw strong activity, with new sellers up 9% and buyer demand rising by 3% compared to 2024, driven by improved affordability. However, uncertainty surrounding potential property tax changes in the late-November Budget led to a slowdown in the second half, with new listings and buyer demand falling by 4% and 6% respectively. Regionally, the North West stood out with the strongest annual price growth at 2.6%, while the North East and Scotland experienced notable monthly declines. London’s prices remained flat year-on-year, reflecting ongoing challenges from stamp duty changes and anticipation of a mansion tax. With Budget uncertainty now past and affordability improving, Rightmove forecasts a modest 2% rise in asking prices for 2026, suggesting renewed confidence and higher market activity in the coming year. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Rightmove plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on December 15, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

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<p>Rightmove's December 2025 analysis shows a 1.8% monthly and 0.6% yearly dip in UK house prices, with a strong first half of 2025 followed by a slowdown due to tax change uncertainties. The North West saw the highest annual growth at 2.6%. Rightmove forecasts a 2% price rise in 2026.</p>

Rightmove Sees House Prices Dip as Market Eyes Modest Growth in 2026