Published 29th April 2026

Executive summary

• Homes are taking just 1 day longer to sell than last year
• Homes are selling as fast as last year across more than half of UK regions, despite higher mortgage rates
• Buyer demand rebounds after Easter to its highest level since the Middle East conflict began
• Sales agreed holding up, running 3% lower than last year
• House price inflation steady at 1.3%, supported by sales agreed
• Time to sell up 6 days in London – largest increases in areas where first-time buyers face higher mortgage rates and high stamp duty costs
• Sales expected to hold up through 2026 with modest price growth nationally, with the North outperforming the South

See our London House Price Index and detailed price metrics for 65 cities.