Economic Buzz: UK house price balance hits weakest level in two years

The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey revealed a sharp drop in house price balance to -19% in August 2025, the lowest in nearly two years, down from -13% in July. Subdued new buyer demand is pressuring prices, with the steepest declines seen in East Anglia (-64%) and the South West (-46%), well below the national average. In contrast, Northern Ireland bucked the trend, reporting continued solid price growth.

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