As of November 13, 2025, the UK's RICS House Price Balance has once again demonstrated a contraction, slipping from -17% in September 2025 to -19%. This drop signifies a deepening pessimism in the UK housing market, as perceived by real estate professionals who contribute to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey.
The figure, which is the net balance of survey respondents reporting an increase or decrease in house prices, illustrates a broadening consensus that house prices are continuing to decline. The negative balance indicates that more surveyors reported a fall rather than a rise in prices, painting a challenging picture for sellers and adding pressure on the housing market amid a backdrop of economic uncertainties.
This latest downturn raises pressing concerns about the overall health of the UK's real estate sector, as it suggests an ongoing struggle grappling with sluggish market conditions. Stakeholders and market analysts will be keeping a cautious eye on whether this trend will persist, potentially prompting adaptive strategies and policy responses to buoy the sector during these fraught times.
