Decade-high level property stock limits usual Autumn bounce

While September saw average property prices increase by 0.4%, October carried on the growth momentum, with prices rising by a further 0.3% (+£1,165) according to Rightmove. However, since housing stock in the capital and elsewhere in the country is at a decade-high level, October’s growth is much below the average Autumn bounce of 1.1% recorded in the last 10 years.

More choice for buyers as sellers increase

The number of new sellers entering the market has increased by 5%, leading to a temporary lull in buyer demand, which is currently 2% higher year to date in 2025. However, the number of sales agreed is also 5% above last year’s levels, indicating a positive impact from improving mortgage rates. With uncertainty around the Autumn Budget in late November, many buyers are treading cautiously.

Sales pipeline is the largest in four years

Despite a temporary slowdown in buying activity, marked by an 8% drop in buyer demand from last year, Zoopla reports that around 350,000 homes worth £100bn
are still progressing through the sales pipeline across the UK. Although the average price for flats has dropped by 1.2% in the last three months, the average prices of terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses have increased by 1.8% collectively.

Detached homes make the most profit

In a separate study based on home sales data over the last 18 months, Zoopla found that sellers of detached homes achieved an average gain of 45%. Semi-detached and terraced homes followed closely behind, with 44% and 40% gains, respectively, while flats delivered only 15% on average.

Brent and Hackney lead growth in London

Among London Boroughs, Brent and Hackney recorded the highest monthly and annual rises, with average prices in these areas increasing by 3.8% and 2.4% over the last year. Hammersmith and Fulham was the only London Borough to record annual growth of over 2%, where average property prices are over £1 million.

Series of mega launches in India

Our MD, Anita Mehra will be visiting in India this November, where she will meet with investors on the sidelines of exclusive showcases hosted by our teams in Mumbai and Delhi. This is an excellent opportunity for potential investors looking to diversify their portfolios by investing in London or Dubai properties.

Exclusive launches in Malaysia and Singapore

Our office in Kuala Lumpur will host the launch of the latest phase at The Verdean this November. Located adjacent to Acton Main Line Station (Zone 3), from where residents can access the Elizabeth Line for quick connectivity to central London and Heathrow Airport, investors can expect attractive yields of up to 5.5% as rents in the area have picked up by 28% in the last three years.

In Singapore, our team is gearing up for the Lombard Square Exhibition to present the unique benefits of investing in Berkeley Group’s latest project in Plumstead. With nearby Thameslink, DLR, Tube and Elizabeth Line connectivity, this South East London neighbourhood offers exceptional rental demand and value appreciation forecasts.

Average rents in London hit a new record

Rightmove’s latest rental market update reported a 1.6% annual growth in average London rents in the 12 months to October 2025. With monthly rents in the capital averaging at £2,736, the average landlord in London is earning nearly 98% (almost double) more than landlords elsewhere in the country. This rent disparity shows how strong demand is in London, where housing is always in short supply.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is now the Renters’ Rights Act

The much-talked-about Renters’ Rights Bill, which was in its final stages of parliamentary discussions, was officially granted Royal Assent on 27th October 2025 and enacted as the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). Despite the timeline for implementation of important reforms, like an end to ‘Section 21’ eviction notices and fixed-term tenancies not being disclosed, we at Benham and Reeves are closely following the latest developments.

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