Sales Stock Is up but Rentals Are Falling, Says Propertymark

Sales stock rises while rental properties decline in May

UK housing market data for May 2026 shows sales stock increased to 44 properties per branch while rental properties declined to 12.09 per branch. Prospective buyer registrations fell to 64 per branch, with 84% of properties selling below asking price. The post Sales stock rises while rental properties decline in May appeared first on PropertyWire.

Sales stock is up but rentals are falling, says Propertymark

The housing market "continues to show resilience despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty", says Propertymark’s Nathan Emerson.

More stock gives home movers more choice, for a 'more balanced sales market' - Propertymark

A cooling of demand and a small increase in the number of properties on estate agents' books is giving consumers more property choice

Property sales market steadies while rental pressure builds

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Prospective buyer registrations dip as stock levels edge up in May – Propertymark

There were an average of 64 new prospective buyers registered per member branch, according to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report.

Propertymark: Buyer demand eases as sales market remains steady

Demand from prospective buyers eased slightly in May, while sales activity and stock levels remained largely stable, according to the latest housing