If you thought the property market was going to spend 2025 nursing a quiet cup of tea in the corner, think again. According to the clever boffins at TwentyEA, Britain’s homes have been flying off the shelves faster than custard creams at a WI meeting.
From January to July, we’ve seen 791,000 sales agreed across the UK – that’s 6.8% more than last year and the busiest it’s been since 2022 (you remember… the year everyone decided they had to have a home office and a bigger garden). Even HMRC – usually the bearer of gloom – reports that 573,000 transactions crossed the finish line in the first half of the year. That’s a 17.1% jump on 2024 and even 5.8% up on the pre-pandemic days of 2019.
Yes, April and May did wobble a bit – a classic Stamp Duty “hangover” that left everyone lying in a darkened room with a wet flannel over their face. But by June, the market had downed a strong coffee and bounced back with 4.6% year-on-year growth.
So, what about Shropshire?
Here in our green and pleasant county, things are following the national beat – just with a bit more rural charm and slightly fewer flat whites. Sales so far in 2025 are tracking ahead of last year, with the busiest activity in the £200k–£350k range (perfect for those who want enough garden space for a barbecue, but not so much that they need a ride-on mower).
We’ve also seen a surge in the £350k–£1m bracket – the kind of homes that come with a boot room, a log burner, and neighbours who own Labradors called things like “Rupert” and “Poppy”.
If TwentyEA’s crystal ball is correct, we’ll end the year with around 1.18 million UK transactions – that’s 7% up on 2024. And with demand across the Midlands still perky, Shropshire sellers might want to start de-cluttering, painting the front door, and making sure the lawn looks more Wimbledon-ready than Glastonbury-trampled.
Why the optimism?
Well, the Bank of England has just cut interest rates to 4%, with whispers it might dip to 3.75% by Christmas. That means buyers feel a little more flush, and sellers feel a little more confident – a combination that’s about as rare as finding an empty parking space in Shrewsbury on market day.
So, whether you’re in a cosy market-town terrace or a rambling country pile, 2025 might be the year to make your move. Just don’t forget to put the kettle on before the viewings start – nothing sells a house faster than the smell of fresh tea and the promise of a decent biscuit.
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