Property transactions increase 2% as confidence returns to the market

28 November 2025

Hamza Behzad, Business Development Director at Finova says:

“This month’s data is a hopeful sign that confidence is starting to return to the housing market and the sectors overall health is robust. In the immediate aftermath of the Budget, it’s difficult to know how the governments new policy changes will impact market activity in the coming months but the Chancellor’s decision to avoid a wider property tax and keep Stamp Duty unchanged should help lift market confidence. However, the mansion tax and higher taxes on landlords may worsen rental pressures, making lender support and efficient decision-making even more critical.

Now the dust is settling, in this period of transition lenders must continue investing in technology that delivers faster, smarter decision-making. The ability to scale and support borrowers will be essential as the market responds to a newly defined policy landscape.”