The Property Podcast

TPP621: February Market Update 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Recent market insights reveal a modest increase in house prices, challenging headline narratives. Surprisingly, rents have fallen for the first time since 2019, raising interesting questions about the rental landscape. There's cautious optimism regarding the ongoing Renter Rights Bill, while landlord licensing updates suggest changing regulations. Amidst these discussions, the hosts share their love for the reality show 'The Traitors,' blending property talk with light-hearted TV recommendations.

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Quick takeaways

House prices in early 2025 show minimal growth, with a cautious market sentiment indicating potential stabilization after the holiday season.

For the first time since 2019, rents have decreased due to an oversupply of rental properties and diminished demand, causing concern among landlords.

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Insights on House Prices

House prices have shown a slow start in 2025, with a minimal increase reported by various agencies. Nationwide noted just a 0.1% rise in January, while Zoopla highlighted a 2% growth over the previous year, alongside a significant uptick in demand compared to prior years. Despite this, the overall sentiment suggests that the property market may be stabilizing, taking a cautious approach after the holiday season. Forward-looking data from Rightmove indicated a rise in asking prices by 1.7% in January, hinting at a potential optimism within the market that may take a few months to fully materialize.

Intro

2min

2025 Property Market: A Slow Start with Glimmers of Optimism

2min

UK Housing Market Trends

7min

Shifts in the Rental Market

6min

Engaging TV Recommendations and Playful Gladiator Names

3min

Always take the headlines with a pinch of salt – and this week, Rob & Rob prove why as they challenge the news with their insider insights. Plus, rents are falling – wait, what? Join us for this month’s market update, where we bring you the facts, not fiction, to help you thrive as a property investor!

(1:55) Let’s find out what’s going on in the market…
(2:11) How are house prices looking this year?
(5:20) Conflicting insights about build to rent schemes.
(11:02) Have rents fallen for the first time since 2019?
(12:45) Sentiment around the Renter Rights Bill.
(14:00) Updates on landlord licensing.
(16:43) Hub Extra

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