📉 Market Slowdown

Sunday 22nd June 2025

London Housing Price Growth Slowest in the UK: A North London Buyer’s Market?

Data released in June 2025 confirmed that London had the lowest annual house price growth in the UK (a provisional 0.8% increase), sharply contrasting with the North East's 7.8% growth. Many areas of North London saw negative or flat growth.

For Robbins Construction Ltd, this is a clear signal that the frantic seller’s market fuelled by the pandemic and low rates is over. Buyers are cautious, making them less willing to accept inflated quotes for extensions or major refurbishments. This slowdown puts pressure on builders to be ruthlessly efficient on Cost and Timeline. We’ve shifted our focus further toward premium quality and energy efficiency, as clients are now seeking long-term value and lower running costs (in line with the Net Zero mandates) rather than just rapid speculative appreciation.

Robbins Construction Ltd Opinion: We welcome a calmer, more rational market. It forces out low-quality builders and rewards those of us who focus on Credentials and Quality. Our focus now is heavily on future-proofing homes against high energy costs, as that delivers real, measurable value in a stagnant price environment.

The video below explains the proposed changes to Building Regulations in 2025, which were a key discussion point throughout this period.