Jacksons - Magazine - Page 4
KENT PROPERTY
MARKET TODAY:
DRIVING GROWTH
AND OPPORTUNITY
A
s we move into December 2025 the property market in
Kent is showing several encouraging features for those
looking to sell or let. While the national climate remains
cautious and mortgage rates exert pressure, the county
continues to offer opportunities for value, occupancy and future
growth.
STABLE HOUSE PRICE PERFORMANCE
Latest data for Kent show the average property price at
approximately £384 000 in the twelve months to June 2025
— representing around +1 % growth year on year. This modest
rise suggests that properties are holding their value, rather
than experiencing sharp falls. For sellers this means you are
operating in a market that is not collapsing, which is a positive
indicator of protection for your asset.
STRONG LINKS TO COMMUTER DEMAND AND
LOCAL VARIATION
In parts of Kent particularly well connected to London and the
South East, stronger growth is evident. For example, in the
district of Sevenoaks the average price was reported at around
£536 000 with growth of +7.7 % year on year in Q2 2025. Such
hotspots underline that in well positioned locations (good
transport links + desirable local amenities) demand remains
robust. For landlords and sellers this means location continues
to play a strong role, and choosing a property in the right area
can make a difference.
RENTAL MARKET SHOWING GROWTH THOUGH
VARIED
For the rental market across Kent the picture is more mixed but
nonetheless positive. For instance, in the borough of Maidstone
the average private rent was around £1 265 per calendar month
in September 2025, up +7.1 % year on year. In the wider county,
new let rent growth is slower — one source estimates annual
growth of around +2 %‐3 % by summer 2025. For landlords or
those considering letting, this suggests rental income remains
underpinned but large leaps in rents are less certain outside of
premium spots.
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