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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Slow Start for House Prices in 2025
- House prices had a slow start in 2025, with Nationwide reporting a 0.1% increase in January and Zoopla reporting 2% growth for 2024.
- However, Rightmove shows a 1.7% increase in asking prices, suggesting optimism for the future.
Regional House Price Growth Predictions
- Zoopla's data aligns with the Property Podcast's hotspot predictions, indicating growth in the North and Midlands.
- Scotland is also expected to perform well, despite not being recommended for buy-to-let investments currently.
Misleading Headlines and Opportunities in Build-to-Rent
- Despite headlines suggesting increased private equity in the UK rental sector, actual investment fell in 2024 compared to 2023.
- This creates opportunities for individual investors, especially with national home builders offering discounts.