As we head into the festive season, the latest figures from Rightmove show that although the UK housing market is experiencing a traditional year-end slowdown, the North West remains the only region to record house price growth (albeit modest) as 2025 draws to a close.
This means buyers and sellers in Manchester and across the North West are seeing a stronger local performance compared with every other region of the country, where average prices have softened.
National Market Snapshot
Rightmove’s December 2025 House Price Index shows that average new seller asking prices across Great Britain fell by 1.8% month-on-month to £358,138, which is also 0.6% lower than this time last year.
Despite this, the number of agreed sales in 2025 was around 3% higher than in 2024, indicating that buyer demand has remained resilient.
North West Leads with Growth
In contrast with the national picture, the North West stood out as the only region to record price growth in December, posting a 0.1% month-on-month increase in asking prices. Over the past year, the region also recorded the strongest annual growth in the UK at 2.6%.
What This Means for Sellers
For homeowners considering listing their property, this relative strength in the North West market is encouraging. Well-priced and well-presented homes in Manchester and surrounding areas continue to attract interest.
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What This Means for Buyers
Buyers may benefit from greater choice, reduced competition in some areas, and improved affordability as mortgage conditions stabilise.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Rightmove forecasts that asking prices could rise by around 2% in 2026, supported by improving affordability and stronger early-year activity.
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