Savills Report Shows Welsh Housing Market Outpaces UK Growth
Savills' report reveals Welsh housing market growth surpassing UK, with house prices up 3.1% in Wales versus 2.3% in the UK over the year. Sales in Wales increased by 12.4%, driven by lower mortgage rates. Challenges remain in housing delivery, with calls for more development opportunities and innovative funding. Published by Savills plc on November 13, 2025.
Savills plc has released a new research report highlighting the performance of the Welsh housing market, which has outpaced the wider UK market. According to the analysis, house prices in Wales grew by 3.1% in the year to September 2025 and by 2.2% in the first nine months of the year. Additionally, sales transactions in Wales were up 12.4% compared to 2024, driven by falling mortgage rates and improved affordability. In contrast, the UK overall saw house prices rise by 2.3% over the year and just 0.5% in the first nine months of 2025. Despite the positive trends, the report underscores ongoing challenges in delivering both private and affordable housing. Strong demand for land from developers was noted, but industry leaders emphasized the need to unlock more development opportunities and streamline the planning process. The analysis also calls for innovative funding mechanisms and greater collaboration between stakeholders to meet housebuilding targets and support local communities. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Savills plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 13, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
