Northern Ireland house prices increase more than London while some parts UK see costs fall

House prices fall five per cent across London's West Central postcodes

Due to higher house prices, stamp duty costs tend to have a bigger effect on buyers in southern England and London than in other areas

The 'charming' London borough where house prices are falling fastest

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Northern Ireland house prices increase more than London while some parts UK see costs fall

Here are the postal areas with the highest annual house price inflation in June 2025 followed by the average price of a home

Soaring stamp duty costs dampen house price growth

Housing market activity has surged but price growth has slowed as high costs bite into buyers’ budgets. Buyer demand rose 11 per cent and agreed sales rose eight per cent year on year but house prices grew by just 1.3 per cent, according to Zoopla’s latest house price index. Higher stamp duty costs now impact 83 per cent of homeowners and 41 per cent of first-time buyers, up from 19 per cent last year, Zoopla said. In London, the median first-ti…