07/09/2026
🏡 Are buyers starting to come back?
The latest Zoopla House Price Index is showing some encouraging signs as we head into the autumn market. 📈
After a pretty turbulent 12 months, property searches are now 7% higher than this time last year — the strongest annual increase we’ve seen for 12 months.
Sales agreed remain 6% lower than last year, although that gap is starting to close. House price growth has slowed to 0.9%, and buyers currently have around 5% more homes to choose from than they did a year ago.
But there’s an important point here… 👇
🌍 These are national figures, collated from across the UK. Property markets can be incredibly hyper-local, and what’s happening nationally isn’t necessarily exactly what we’re seeing here in Wokingham — or even from one local area or price bracket to another.
One thing we are seeing is that getting the price right from the outset is more important than ever.
With buyers having more choice, launching at the right price gives you the best chance of creating interest early, generating viewings and ultimately achieving a sale without spending months on the market and having to make price reductions along the way. 🏠
The first few weeks of marketing are incredibly valuable. We’d much rather help a seller get their strategy right at the beginning than be having conversations about reducing the price several months later.
If you’re thinking of moving, or your home is already on the market and you’d like a second opinion, give Matt & Matt a call. 📞💚
We’re always happy to talk through what we’re seeing in your particular part of the local market and give you straightforward, honest advice.
