Houzecheck comments on HMRC Property Transactions data

30 June 2026

Comment from Richard Sexton, Commercial Director at Houzecheck on today's property transaction data:

"Today's figures reflect a housing market that continues to move despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

"When transaction volumes remain elevated, maintaining momentum through the home-buying process becomes increasingly important. Valuations and surveys are one of the key stages where delays can have a knock-on effect, so ensuring they are delivered quickly and consistently is essential for keeping transactions on track.

"The challenge isn't simply having the capacity to cope with higher instruction volumes. It's doing so without compromising quality or creating unnecessary friction. Firms that have invested in operational efficiency and robust quality assurance are better placed to provide the certainty the market needs.

"As market conditions continuously evolve, the focus should remain on removing avoidable delays from the property transaction process. Faster, more consistent surveying doesn't just benefit individual buyers. It helps improve confidence and efficiency across the wider housing market."