Rightmove Boom: All-time high for sales agreed in a month

Fantastic news for home movers.

Rightmove’s latest house price index shows the highest number of sales agreed in a month for over a decade.

It’s 20 per cent above the previous high, and with a record total value of over £37 billion.

There’s also been the highest number of properties coming to market in a month since March 2008. 

On top of that, there’s an unseasonal record high for new seller asking prices in seven regions, but London drags down the national average to a 0.2 per cent fall due to its own more typical two percent seasonal monthly drop. 

Sales agreed are up across all sectors of the market. They’re up 29 per cent in the first-time buyer sector, 38 per cent in the second stepper sector and 59 per cent for larger, top of the ladder homes. 

Rightmove says momentum is still building, with the latest weekly figure for the number of sales agreed having shot up by 60 percent compared to the same week a year ago. 

Supply is soaring too. There are 44 per cent more properties coming to market compared to the same period a year ago, though there are considerable regional variations.

Miles Shipside, Rightmove’s commercial director, says: “Not only are we seeing an unusually busy summer period, but also parts of the lending and legal sectors are having to cope with capacity constraints, as some staff will still be on furlough while many will still be working from home. 

“Patience will be required, especially with some lenders limiting their product ranges due to capacity constraints in their ability to process mortgages.

Here at OneAgency we have certainly noticed an increase in demand for properties in Stoke On Trent. Why not contact us to see how we can assist you in your moving journey.

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