In a bumper start to the New Year, the number of homes being listed for sale has shot up by 25,837 to 427,200 in just 7 days according to YOPA.

The hybrid estate agency analysed current market listings, looking at the number of homes for sale across England and the areas with the biggest boost to stock levels at the start of 2025.

Bristol has seen the biggest jump, with the number of homes being listed for sale increasing by 12.3% and, at 9.4%, Merseyside and Norfolk have also seen notable increases.

Strong selling activity

Other areas with some of the strongest selling activity so far this year include West Sussex (+9%), Essex (+8.6%), Bedfordshire (+8.6%), Surrey (+8.6%), Hertfordshire (+8.5%), East Sussex (+8.3%) and Hampshire (+8.2%).

In contrast, sales stock has risen by just 2.3% across the City of London so far in 2025, the smallest increase, with Cornwall (+3.3%) and Cumbria (+3.6%) not far behind.

We’re anticipating a very busy few months for the property market.”

CEO of Yopa, Verona Frankish, commented: “A new year often brings an influx of new homes to the market, as sellers emerge from their festive bolt-holes and look to kick on with their plans to move for the year ahead.

“So, it’s no surprise that thousands of properties have already hit the market so far this year, although some areas have seen a greater degree of market activity compared to others.

“With yet another Stamp Duty deadline looming, we’re anticipating a very busy few months for the property market and so those contemplating a sale need to be acting now to take advantage of this increased level of market activity.”