UK services output index: contract real estate activities
UK services output index: contract real estate activities stood at 105.2 in Jul 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly GDP and output table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1997 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly GDP and output table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services output index by industry | |||||||||||
| 68.3 — Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis | 105.2 | 104.7 | 106.8 | 107 | 109.3 | 106.4 | 102.6 | 105.6 | 107.2 | 110.3 | |
| 69 — Legal And Accounting Activities | 105.3 | 106.2 | 104.9 | 102.4 | 103.4 | 102.3 | 100 | 100.3 | 100.3 | 96.9 |
Understanding UK services output index: contract real estate activities
Real estate appraisal, property auction operations, escrow services, and real estate management carried out on a fee or contract basis throughout the United Kingdom define this index. It measures the economic output of agencies providing professional property services for clients, excluding the direct ownership or leasing of property portfolios. Distinguished from operating and renting real estate, this metric isolates the advisory and transactional support services provided by property professionals.
Housing transaction volumes and commercial property market turnover heavily dictate the monthly trajectory of contract real estate activities. Month-on-month figures can fluctuate sharply in response to property tax threshold changes or mortgage availability shifts, making year-on-year comparisons more informative. Early data are compiled from corporate sample surveys, which are subject to regular revision as administrative tax returns arrive.
Frequently asked questions
- What services are included in contract real estate?
- Property appraisal, estate agency services, auctioneering, and third-party property management on a fee basis are all included.
- Does this cover landlords collecting their own rent?
- No, landlords managing their own properties fall under operating real estate, whereas this index covers third-party service providers.
- Why do housing market rules impact this series?
- Changes in stamp duty or property regulations alter transaction volumes, directly affecting the fee income of real estate agents and appraisers.