Houzecheck comments on HMRC property transaction

30 January 2026

Reacting to the latest HMRC's month on month seasonally adjusted provisional property transaction data for December, Richard Sexton, commercial director of proptech surveyor portal Houzecheck, said:

“A slightly softer set of transactions doesn’t mean demand has disappeared, it means buyers are hesitating. Buyers are being cautious and considered, not absent and afraid.

“When uncertainty creeps in, buyers apply the brake to the process, and that’s where proptech has a real role to play. Reducing friction, speeding up early-stage checks and helping people ease off the brake with confidence when ready.

“While activity for this quarter may be slower than some would like, there is a lot of latent demand in the market. Once confidence returns this pause could quickly turn into a surge, and the year ahead could see a much busier time for both buyers and sellers.”