Property Market Update | March 2026
A Market Finding Its Stride
Spring has a way of shifting things. Longer days, renewed energy, and a quiet collective decision that now is the time to act on the move that has been sitting on the back burner since autumn.
We are feeling that shift in our own conversations. Buyers are back in touch with genuine intent, diaries are filling with viewings, and the sense of hesitation that defined much of last year is giving way to something more optimistic. The market is not back to the frenzy of a few years ago, but that is no bad thing. What is emerging feels more considered, more sustainable, and more rewarding for those who are properly prepared.
What the numbers say
House prices up 1.0% year on year in January, the strongest annual rise since November (Nationwide)
New seller asking prices jumped 2.8% in January — the biggest increase for that month on record
Available homes for sale at their highest level since 2014, giving buyers more genuine choice than they have had in years
Bank Rate at 3.75% following a series of cuts since last summer, with further reductions possible later in 2026
Over 7,100 mortgage products now available, the highest since 2007, with average fixed rates sitting in noticeably more comfortable territory than a year ago
Taken together, it is a picture of a market stabilising and quietly gathering pace. Prices are moving in the right direction, financing is more accessible, and buyer confidence is returning. The ingredients for a positive spring are firmly in place.
If you are thinking of selling
The spring window is open and the timing is good. A few things that make the real difference right now:
Presentation first. Styled, well photographed homes are attracting early interest and stronger offers. In a market where buyers have genuine choice, the homes that feel considered are the ones that move.
Price with precision. Stock levels are higher than they have been in years, so buyers are not short of options. Accuracy from the outset protects your timeline and avoids the mid campaign adjustments that can quietly undermine confidence in a listing.
Launch in March or April. Activity typically peaks before the summer holidays. Getting to market now puts you in front of the most motivated buyers at exactly the right moment.
If you are buying
Have a mortgage agreement in principle in place before viewings begin
Instruct a conveyancer early — the best buyers move quickly once the right home appears
With more stock available, take your time, but be decisive when it counts
Our read on spring
After a cautious 2025, the early weeks of this year feel meaningfully different. There is purpose in the market again, and for those who are ready to move, the conditions are as encouraging as they have been for some time.
This is a market that rewards preparation, quality and clear thinking — which is exactly what we aim to bring to every home we represent. If you are considering a move this year and would like an honest, no pressure conversation about timing, positioning and what the current market means for your specific situation, we would love to hear from you.
