FLATS VS HOUSE…LETS DEEP DIVE!
In some parts of the country, more than 8 in 10 flats sell. In others, it is closer to 3 in 10. Which naturally raises the next question.
How does that compare to houses?
Here is a breakdown, this time showing flats vs houses side by side:
* Scotland – Flats 83.23% vs Houses 79.91%
* North East – Flats 59.87% vs Houses 62.67%
* Wales – Flats 54.54% vs Houses 59.96%
* Yorkshire & Humber – Flats 51.73% vs Houses 64.22%
* West Midlands – Flats 51.06% vs Houses 60.89%
* East Midlands – Flats 50.44% vs Houses 57.05%
* South West – Flats 50.36% vs Houses 55.44%
* East of England – Flats 44.93% vs Houses 53.08%
* North West – Flats 44.17% vs Houses 64.12%
* South East – Flats 43.85% vs Houses 52.93%
* Outer London – Flats 36.98% vs Houses 55.24%
* Inner London – Flats 31.61% vs Houses 48.36%
And this is where it gets interesting.
In every single region, bar one, houses outperform flats. Scotland is the only part of the UK where flats are actually more likely to sell than houses. Everywhere else, there is a gap. In some areas, a small one. In others, a very large one.
Look at Inner London. A flat has a 31.61% chance of selling vs 48.36% for a house.Or the North West. Flats at 44.17% vs houses at 64.12%.
That is not a marginal difference. That is a completely different market dynamic.
So, what is going on?
This is not about flats being “broken”. It is about demand being more selective. Flats rely on a narrower buyer pool. They are more sensitive to affordability pressures, service charges, and mortgage criteria. And when the market tightens, they feel it first.
Yet context matters.
Because in Scotland, the model is different. Different legal system, different buyer behaviour, different supply dynamics. And the result is clear, flats perform just as well, if not better.
The real takeaway?
There is no such thing as “the UK flat market”, each City, each town, each suburb, each street has a market.
If you are a homeowner thinking of selling, the only number that really matters is not any national headline, any of the regional figures, its not even your town’s market…. its your home and if you want to move, you need an estate agent that has the strategy to get you the best price in any given market.
That starts with a realistic asking price and a good market strategy.
A full yet realistic price with a great strategy will ensure your home will sell and you move to your forever home.
If you’re thinking of moving, or know anyone that may require some assistance, then do let me know, I would love to help.
