Housing market weakening continues with no turnaround likely until 2026

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Buyer demand sinks to -19% in third consecutive month of decline

The housing market is continuing to weaken with no signs of a turnaround expected until next year, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

The RICS’ latest UK Residential Market Survey found buyer demand and agreed sales remain in negative territory for the third consecutive month with this subdued picture likely to persist into early 2026.

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