UK House Sales Surge by 13% in June, Experts Cite Recovery from Stamp Duty Dips

UK home sales jumped by 13% month-on-month in June, with an estimated 93,530 transactions taking place, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures. This marks a 1% increase from June 2024. Experts attribute the surge to the recovery from the temporary stamp duty thresholds ending, which had caused a dip in sales. While some industries expected a repeat of the March activity surge, experts caution that the market remains steady, with regional variations influencing transaction timelines and completions.

Key Takeaways:

• The UK house sales experienced a 13% month-on-month increase in June, with 93,530 estimated transactions, according to HMRC.
• The number of home sales in June 2025 was 1% higher than in June 2024.
• Experts attribute the surge in sales to the recovery from the temporary stamp duty thresholds ending.
• Regional variations continue to influence transaction timelines and completions.
• The market remains steady, with demand increasing and supply upward trending.
• Experts expect the housing market to see progression, particularly following the recent stamp duty threshold changes.

Statistics:

• 93,530 estimated home sales took place in June 2025.
• The number of home sales increased by 13% month-on-month in June 2025.
• The number of home sales in June 2025 was 1% higher than in June 2024.
• Experts expect the housing market to see an upward trend of agreed sales in the coming months as mortgage affordability loosens.

Sources:

• HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
• Nick Leeming, chairman of estate agency JacksonStops
• Nathan Emerson, chief executive officer of property professionals' body Propertymark
• Tony Hall, head of business development at Saffron for Intermediaries
• Clare Beardmore, director of distribution and mortgage club, mortgage services, L&G
• Iain McKenzie, chief executive of the Guild of Property Professionals