As April comes to an end and the weather begins to brighten, it’s the perfect time to review the latest developments in our local housing market and see what’s been unfolding in recent weeks.
Maldon Housing Market Update - April 2025
As the month draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at the housing market activity in April and comparing it to the same period last year to spot any emerging trends.
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All figures are CM9 area comparison.
April 2024 vs April 2025. Data from rightmove plus (28/4/2025)
First, let's take a look at the new properties coming onto the market.
New Listings
April 1 - 27 2024 - Total New House Listings - 81
April 1 - 27 2025 - Total New House Listings - 98
New listings are 21% up on the same time last year.
What does this tell us?
The local housing market has seen a steady increase in new properties coming up for sale, giving buyers a wider choice than we've seen for some time. For sellers, this means it’s important to ensure their homes stand out, with the right presentation and pricing, to attract motivated buyers in a competitive market.
Next, let’s review the number of property sales that have been agreed.
April 1 - 27 2024 - Total New Sales Agreed - 59
April 1 - 27 2025 - Total New Sales Agreed - 59
Sales are equal compared to the same time last year.
What does this tell us?
While sales levels have dipped slightly compared to the strong start of 2025, they remain consistent with the figures recorded at this time last year, indicating a steady underlying demand in the local market.
Finally let's take a look at price reductions.
April 1- 26 2024 - Number of Price Reductions - 56
April 1 - 26 2025 - Number of Price Reductions - 56
Price reductions are the equal to this time last year.
What does this tell us?
The level of price reductions remains similar to what we saw at this time last year. Locally, we are seeing a steady number of reductions, largely driven by the increased availability of properties and the more competitive nature of the current market.
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