Residential Property Review July 2026

The latest Residential Market Survey shows ‘cautious encouragement’, end to ‘gazumping’, homebuyer demand slips.

Key takeaways

  • Housing outlook – the latest data suggests that deteriorating market conditions may be easing slightly
  • House sales – the government has announced plans aim to stop last-minute outbidding in England and Wales
  • House purchases – recent data from eXp UK indicates homebuyer demand in England dipped in Q2