Housing market slowdown deepens as sales fall sharply
Original Article Summary
Economic uncertainty has weighed on buyer confidence
Investor Analysis
TwentyEA data shows UK sales agreed fell 8.1% YoY in May 2025, prompting a downgrade of the 2026 full-year transactions forecast from 1.2m to 1.13m, driven by economic uncertainty and affordability pressure, even as supply hits record highs and fall-through rates improve.
Investor Relevance
Investors assessing acquisition timing, exit windows, or refinancing strategies need to account for a softening sales market, regional divergence (Inner London hardest hit), rising supply, and stable prices — all of which affect hold/sell decisions and yield expectations.
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