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<\/a>The South East is currently the most challenging region in the UK to sell a property, while Scotland ranks as the easiest,\u00a0TwentyCi\u2019s\u00a0latest data has shown.<\/p>\nCovering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the research,\u00a0which appears in TwentyCi\u2019s latest Property & Homemover Report, highlights the UK postcodes where homes are both the hardest and easiest to sell.<\/p>\n
TwentyCi used five criteria to rank the difficulty or ease of selling a property. In order of importance these were:\u00a0price achieved compared to original asking price,\u00a0whether the property is likely to sell,\u00a0how fast it will sell\u00a0, how likely a sale is to fall through and how likely a home is to have an asking price reduction.<\/p>\n
All postcodes with at least 250 new instructions over the last year were examined, less than this means the data set is too small to be of value.<\/p>\n
The same research conducted in 2024 revealed Inner London was the most challenging place to sell but Scotland was again the easiest.<\/p>\n
Currently in the South East, properties are achieving an average of 95.6% of their original asking price which is below the national average of 97%. They are also less likely to sell at all, with only 50% of listed homes going on to complete, compared with 55% nationally.<\/p>\n
Additionally, 41% of listings in the region undergo at least one price reduction, versus 37% across the UK, and the fall-through rate stands at 26.5%, above the national average of 24%.\u00a0While each property is taking on average 78 days to sell in the region, this is slightly faster than the national average of 84.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Scotland stands out as the easiest region to sell. Properties here sell more quickly, on average around 49 days. They are more likely to sell with 78.6% going on to complete, and tend to achieve a higher proportion of the asking price of 105.4%, most likely due to the country\u2019s \u2018offers over\u2019 system.<\/p>\n
Price reductions are also less common with just 19.5% of listings experiencing at least one price reduction, and fall-throughs are significantly lower at just 13%, in part due to Scotland\u2019s legal processes for property transactions.<\/p>\n
It is important to note that these results do not consider the regional price. The average property listed for sale in Scotland in Q1 2025 was \u00a3232k, compared with \u00a3494k in the South East. In terms of asset worth, the South East is a more appealing place to own a property, despite the difficulties of selling.<\/p>\n
The full table of how difficult it is to sell property by UK region is below. Those at the top of the table with lower scores represent the easiest places to sell a property:<\/p>\n
Colin Bradshaw, CEO of TwentyCi,\u00a0said: \u201cLong known for its combination of economic opportunity and leafy towns and villages within easy reach of London, the South East has traditionally been one of the UK\u2019s most attractive regions for homebuyers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile still desirable, it\u2019s now the most challenging region in which to sell, likely due to mounting affordability pressures such as high mortgage rates that are making it harder for buyers to access the market.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past year, average asking prices in the region have dipped by 0.6% but sales agreed are up by over 8%. This demonstrates an active demand, but this growth lags behind other regions in England which have seen gains of over 14% in the same timeframe.\u201d<\/p>\n
UK: Top 10 most challenging postcodes to sell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| SW5<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Earl\u2019s Court<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| SW7<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: South Kensington, Knightsbridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| W1H<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Marylebone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| SW10<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: West Brompton, Chelsea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| W2<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| PO11<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | South East:<\/strong>\u00a0Hayling Island<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| SW3<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| W8<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Kensington, Holland Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| SW1X<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | London<\/strong>: Belgravia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| LN13<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | East Midlands:<\/strong>\u00a0Alford<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n South East: Top 10 most challenging postcodes to sell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| PO11<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Hayling Island<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| PO38<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Ventnor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| BH2<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Bournemouth Central, West Cliff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| TN28<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | New Romney, Greatstone-on-Sea, Littlestone-on-Sea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| CT7<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Birchington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| CT10<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Broadstairs, St Peter\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| PO36<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Sandown, Isle of Wight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| BN18<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Arundel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| CT12<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Minster-in-Thanet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| BH19<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Swanage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n London:<\/strong>\u00a0Top 10 most challenging postcodes to sell<\/p>\n\n\n\n| SW5<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Earl\u2019s Court<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| SW7<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | South Kensington, Knightsbridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| W1H<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Marylebone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| SW10<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | West Brompton, Chelsea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| W2<\/td>\n | Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| SW3<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| W8<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Kensington, Holland Park<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| SW1X<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Belgravia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| NW8<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | St John\u2019s Wood, Primrose Hill, Lisson Grove<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| SW1P<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Victoria Station, the Houses of Parliament, Vauxhall Bridge, Pimlico, Westminster.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Scotland<\/strong>: Top 10 easiest postcodes to sell<\/p>\n\n\n\n| G52<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Cardonald, Hillington, Penilee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G46<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Giffnock, Kennishead, Thornliebank, Deaconsbank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G44<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Cathcart, Croftfoot, King\u2019s Park, Muirend, Netherlee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G11<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Broomhill, Partick, Partrickhill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G41<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Pollokshields, Shawlands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G73<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Rutherglen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G31<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Dennistoun, Haghill, Parkhead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G76<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0Busby, Clarkston, Eaglesham, Waterfoot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| G12<\/td>\n | Glasgow:<\/strong>\u00a0West End, Cleveden, Dowanhill, Hillhead, Hyndland, Kelvindale, Botanic Gardens<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| KA10<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | South Ayrshire:<\/strong>\u00a0Troon, Barassie, Muirhead, Loans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n England<\/strong>: Top 10 easiest postcodes to sell<\/p>\n\n\n\n| S6<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Yorkshire<\/strong>: Bradfield, Hillsborough, Malin Bridge, Stannington, Upperthorpe, Walkley, Foxhill<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| NE6<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | North East:<\/strong>\u00a0Walker, Byker & Heaton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| NE7<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | North East:<\/strong>\u00a0High Heaton & Benton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| S8<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Yorkshire:\u00a0<\/strong>Batemoor, Beauchief, Greenhill, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Meersbrook, Norton, Norton Lees, and Woodseats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| NE28<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | North East:<\/strong>\u00a0Battle Hill, Willington, Wallsend, North Tyneside<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| BS5<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | South West:<\/strong>\u00a0Easton, St George, Whitehall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| S10<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Yorkshire:\u00a0<\/strong>Broomhill, Broomhall, Crookes, Crookesmoor, Fulwood, Ranmoor, Crosspool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| S12<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | Yorkshire:\u00a0<\/strong>Birley, Gleadless, Gleadless Townend, Hackenthorpe, Intake, Ridgeway<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| SK3<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | North West:<\/strong>\u00a0Stockport, Davenport, Edgeley, Adswood, Bridgehall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| NE10<\/td>\n | North East:<\/strong>\u00a0Felling, Leam Lane, Pelaw, Gateshead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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<\/a>The South East is currently the most challenging region in the UK to sell a property, while Scotland ranks as the easiest,\u00a0TwentyCi\u2019s\u00a0latest data has shown.<\/p>\n