We Obtain Our Vital Facts from Government and Trusted Sources
Official UK Transaction and Housing Market Data
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Used to determine total transaction volumes, which were roughly 1.2 million in 2025.
UK House Price Index (UK HPI - Land Registry): Provides data on completed transactions, regional price growth, and market activity (used for July-Nov 2025 updates).
Property Portals and Search Demand
Rightmove: Source for search demand, indicating that in 2025, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, and Edinburgh were the most searched-for cities, while coastal areas like Bournemouth and Eastbourne saw high interest.
Zoopla: Provides 2026 market rankings based on postal areas, identifying "hottest prospects" by analysing days to sell, asking price cuts, and inventory levels (e.g., Motherwell, Glasgow, Paisley, Falkirk, Kirkcaldy).
PropertyData & Property DriveBuy: Used for granular analysis of postcode-level activity and transaction volume in 2025, identifying top areas like Croydon, Maidenhead, and regional hubs in Scotland and Yorkshire.
Industry Forecasts and Research
Savills: Provides quarterly housing market updates (through Feb 2026) regarding transaction volumes, regional performance, and forecasts for 2026.
Lloyds Bank: Source for first-time buyer hotspots and market share data in 2025/2026 (e.g., Manchester, Sandwell, Birmingham).
TwentyEA: Provides data on property market transactions and supply levels, notably on the 1.2 million+ transactions in 2025.
Propertymark: Source for monthly sentiment surveys from estate and letting agents (NAEA/ARLA).
UOWN & BuyAssociation: Data on five-year, regional price growth forecasts (2025-2029).
Specialised Market Analysis
Greater London Authority (GLA): Quarterly reports specifically on London housing market trends.
Hiscox & Nezt: Reports on rental hotspots, identifying high-demand areas for 2025 (e.g., Canary Wharf, Clapham, London, Cardiff, Birmingham).
Garrington Property Finders: Analysis of "Best Places to Live" based on quality of life and market data.
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