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The latest Rightmove figures for June offer a clear picture of activity across DL8–DL11, including new listings, sales agreed, price reductions and homes currently available.

June has been our strongest month for sales agreed, proving that buyers are still actively looking across DL7 to DL11. If you've recently had a valuation but are still undecided, now could be the perfect time to make your move. Here's why the market is working for motivated sellers.

June's House Price Index paints a picture that will feel familiar to many sellers across the country. While the national market remains active, increasing competition and buyer caution are continuing to put pressure on pricing.

Many buyers open the document expecting a straightforward confirmation that the property is in good condition, only to find pages of warnings, recommendations and highlighted concerns. It's not uncommon for buyers to worry that they've made a mistake or that the property is far riskier than they first thought.

May’s House Price Index shows a seasonal uplift in asking prices, with the latest Rightmove data reporting a 1.2% increase since April. The national average asking price now stands at £378,304.

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The latest Rightmove House Price Index shows a small month-on-month increase, reflecting a market that is gradually building rather than accelerating. After the steadier performance seen in February and March, April’s data suggests confidence is improving, but at a measured pace.

The latest Rightmove House Price Index shows a 0.8% increase in average asking prices, taking the national figure to £371,042. This follows February’s flat performance and reflects a typical spring uplift as more sellers come to market.

Take a look at the most up-to-date figures from Rightmove Plus covering all of February, across our local area- DL11-DL7.

The latest Rightmove House Price Index shows the national average asking price at £368,019, effectively unchanged month-on-month (0.0%). Following the strongest start to a year for prices since 2020, February’s pause suggests the market is consolidating rather than accelerating.

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