Autumn Is Kicking Off Strong at Ivy Gate
As summer winds down and the leaves begin to fall, we’re seeing a strong shift in the property market. September at Ivy Gate has kicked off with renewed energy and properties are selling, letting, and moving quickly. If you’ve been wondering whether now is the time to make your move, here’s what the data + our front-line experience are telling us.
- What the National Picture Looks Like
- The average UK house price (August 2025) hit £299,331, up 0.3% from the previous month, and about 2.2% up year-on-year.
- Zoopla reports buyer demand in August was 4% higher than this time last year, and sales agreed were up by 5%.
- Rightmove found there are about 10% more homes for sale compared to this time last year, giving buyers more choice.
- However, price growth is modest: some indices show a slight fall month-to-month (for example, Nationwide saw a 0.1% drop in August). Over the year, growth is still positive but subdued.
Nationally, demand remains steady, inventory is increasing, and prices are holding up, but not skyrocketing. It’s a market of opportunity, particularly for well-prepared sellers.
- What Local Data Tells Us (Thames Ditton / KT7 Area)
Here are stats for Thames Ditton / KT7 to help ground the national figures in what’s happening on your doorstep:
- The average sold house price in Thames Ditton over the last 12 months is about £913,338.
• Detached houses average well above a million pounds.
• Semi-detached and terraced properties are cheaper, but still high by UK averages. Flats also fetch substantial value. - In KT7 (Thames Ditton), average house prices have increased by about 0.39% over the past 12 months.
- Also in KT7, properties are taking on average ~77 days from listing to sale (i.e. to completion). There are noticeable price reductions in some cases for homes that stay too long on market.
- Your Move: Why Now’s a Smart Time
- Autumn tends to bring serious buyers / tenants out after the summer break.
- Mortgage rates are easing in some areas, which improves affordability.
- More homes are being listed; buyers have options; but well-presented homes that stand out are the ones that win.
- Waiting could mean facing new policy / tax changes (stamp duty, regulations etc.), or more competition, or simply moving into a slower winter market.
- Get In Touch: Let’s Talk Strategy
If you’re thinking of selling or letting your home before year-end, now is the window. We can help with:
- A realistic valuation based on up-to-date local data
- Advice on how to present your property to maximise its appeal
- Strategising timing to align with market momentum
📞 Call us on 020 3282 7162
📧 hello@ivygate.co.uk
💻 Or drop into Ivy Gate for a face-to-face chat