The UK housing market is showing signs of renewed confidence, as new home warranty and insurance provider, National House Building Council (NHBC), reports a 4% rise in new home registrations in Q2 2025 compared to the same period last year. A total of 30,405 homes were registered, reflecting a modest but meaningful uplift in developer activity.
Private sector registrations led the charge, increasing by 6% year-on-year, while the rental and affordable housing sector saw a 1% rise. Notably, quarter-on-quarter growth in affordable homes reached 6%, buoyed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £39bn commitment to social and affordable housing over the next decade.
Regional performance varied, with Yorkshire and Humberside (+96%), the South West (+75%), and Northern Ireland (+44%) seeing the strongest growth. However, London experienced a sharp decline (-59%), attributed to the impact of new building safety regulations and reduced activity from housing associations.
While apartment registrations dipped by 23%, other house types saw gains, with terraced homes up by an impressive 33%.