October 31, 2025

Muted Price Rises as Buyers Hold Back Amid Market Uncertainty

Muted Price Rises as Buyers Hold Back Amid Market Uncertainty

Rightmove’s latest price index shows that asking price increases are unusually subdued for this time of year. The property portal attributes this to the abundance of homes on the market — now at a 10-year high — combined with budget-related speculation that has left many potential buyers adopting a “wait and see” approach.