Antony Roberts’ experts are often asked for their opinions on various aspects of the housing and rental markets. Below, is a selection of our comments which appeared in the press in February.
Average UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent month-on-month in January, following December’s 0.4 per cent fall, according to Nationwide Building Society. Amy Reynolds, head of sales at Antony Roberts, told The Standard: “While this is not a runaway market, it is a far healthier one than a year ago.” She explained further in Property Wire that transactions are improving and values remain resilient where properties are realistically priced, with more purposeful buyers emerging compared to autumn 2025.
Meanwhile, Halifax reported that average house prices rose above £300,000 for the first time in January. Amy Reynolds told BBC News: “Prices are broadly stable, with modest growth where supply is tight and homes are priced realistically. Activity since the start of the year has been noticeably stronger, and as we head into spring, that underlying demand is supporting prices rather than pushing them sharply higher.”
Marginally-fewer homes were sold in January than a year ago, with 94,680 homes sold compared with 95,430 in January 2025, according to HMRC. Amy Reynolds told The Standard: “While volumes have been subdued compared to more buoyant years, we’re seeing activity pick up as committed buyers re-enter the market.” She explained further in The Independent: “There is clear pent-up demand from those who paused decisions last year, and many are now keen to move before conditions shift again.” She concluded in PrimeResi: “As a result, agreed sales are increasing and well-priced properties are attracting competition.”
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent in January. Amy Reynolds told Property Industry Eye: “The expectation was that the Monetary Policy Committee would hold rates at 3.75 per cent at this meeting, but what really matters for the property market is the tone rather than the decision itself. Markets are already pricing in cuts later in the year, and that shift in sentiment has fed through to mortgage pricing and buyer confidence. Even without an immediate cut, greater certainty around the direction of travel is helping buyers re-engage, particularly those who paused decisions last year.”
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