As the graph above shows, house prices remained level from January into February 2026. However, the steep upward curve from December 2025 into January 2026 shows the record January ‘bounce’ in pricing that gives 2026 such a strong start.
The graph above illustrates house price trends in the UK over the past five years. Here you can see the seasonal pricing peak during summer months that dips into November and December as market activity reduces.
This graph shows how house prices have increased or decreased over the past year. The 2.8% rise in January was due to confidence rebounding after prolonged uncertainty around the Autumn Budget. The 0% change in February reflects the high choice of homes available for sale, as well as steadying buyer activity.
The chart above shows the average of the number of homes per agent across the UK. The number of homes for sale is now at an 11-year high for this time of year.
Here we can see the monthly average number of days it takes for a seller to secure a buyer in the UK. In January 2026 this was 81 days, compared with 59 days in April and May of 2025.
This average gives an idea of how active the property market is, and how accurately people are pricing their properties. For example, properties that are priced too high will usually take longer to secure a buyer.