London Sales and Rental Market Report – January 2025
The London property market in January 2025 presented significant shifts across both the rental and sales sectors, revealing important trends for landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers. While we show you the key patterns, please read the full depth of insights that you can find in our detailed reports
Rental Market Overview
You will see that the rental market showed strong demand in select districts, creating great conditions for landlords. Some areas saw notably high turnover, while others instead experienced more stable conditions.
Key Rental Market Takeaways:
A few districts showed strong tenant interest.
Compared to December, the rental market activity picked up, reinforcing expected seasonal patterns (as ScanSan AI predicted back in December).
Want to know which districts are offering the best opportunities for tenants and landlords? The full report provides deeper insights into these trends just go to: ScanSan Reports
Sales Market Overview
The sellers will be happy because the London sales market is just for them at the very least till 05th April 2025. After the Stamp Duty cost increases. Well, basically will change*
The General Stamp Duty Threshold:
The tax-free threshold will be reduced from £250,000 to £125,000. This means that buyers will need to pay SDLT on any property amount above £125,000.
First-Time Buyer Relief: The tax-free limit for first-time buyers will decrease from £425,000 to £300,000. For purchases between £300,000 and £500,000, a 5% SDLT rate will apply on the amount above £300,000.Additionally, the maximum property price eligible for first-time buyer relief will be reduced from £625,000 to £500,000.
Key Sales Market Takeaways:
Buyers gained a stronger position in many districts, benefiting from market conditions.
Sellers are benefiting from the Stamp Duty change
Some areas displayed pricing trends suggesting unique opportunities for buyers and sellers.
Are you curious about the districts where buyers and sellers have the most leverage? The full ScanSan Properties report provides a detailed breakdown.
Conclusion
January 2025 highlighted important market trends, but the full story is in the data. Whether you're an investor, landlord, or prospective buyer, having access to the right insights can make all the difference.
For a comprehensive look at market fluctuations and investment opportunities, download the full ScanSan Properties report or contact us for a personalised analysis. We can create a biweekly report specifically tailored to our client's needs.
*More info on: Nested .
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