Numbers don’t always tell the full story. This is true for many things in life, and it is certainly the case in the property market. At ADM Residential,we are pleased to say we know the local housing market in Huddersfield extremely well. We have helped many homeowners sell their home, and helped many buyers achieve their housing dreams.
This means we are well placed to advise you on what is happening in the housing market, both good and bad. The thing is though, just because a headline looks horrific, the real-life situation might not be as terrible as the headlines, and the media, suggests.
Looking at UK property transactions for March 2026, there was a drop of 41% compared to the March 2025 numbers, according to HMRC. This doesn’t sound good, but you need to take last years’ market into context. March 2025 saw buyers rush to complete their property deal before the stamp duty deadline.
2025 was a different marketplace
In comparing this year and last year, it is not an even footing. There was an incentive for buyers to conclude sharply this time last year. The incentive of saving money is a huge attraction for most people in the property market, and this is why the 2026 numbers look so poor in comparison.
Of course, the present day numbers could be better, that is always going to be the case. However, if anyone presents these figures and attempts to tell you the market is collapsing, or that this is a sense of impending doom, step aside for a while and relax!
If you look at the completed residential deals for March of this year, they come to 104,070. This represents an increase of 1% on the February 2026 numbers. This is a positive thing, an indicator the market is moving in the right direction, but it might not suit the narrative some people try to share.
We show the true picture of the property market
We are not trying to say everything is running smoothly. There is data from GetAgent which indicates there is a slowdown in property market stock turnover. For England, average monthly sales turnover rate moved from 17% in April of 2025 to 14% in April of 2026.
The co-founder and CEO of GetAgent, Colby Short, said: “At a headline level, there’s still plenty of activity in the market, but the pace at which homes are selling has clearly slowed over the last year. That’s leaving many agents with pipelines that look healthy on paper, but take longer to convert into completed deals, which puts real pressure on time, resources and ultimately cashflow.”
Why Choose ADM Residential?
At ADM Residential, we are proud to be your trusted local estate agent in Huddersfield. Our years of experience, in-depth market knowledge, and understanding of how new developments affect property values make us the go-to choice for buying, selling, and letting property in the area.
If you’re curious about how this development might affect your property’s value or your house hunt in Huddersfield, get in touch with us today. Call us on 01484 644555, or visit our website to browse our latest listings.
