Market Index

Agreed sales volumes dwindle further.

Rising supply is keeping price inflation in check, reports property portal, as more accessible mortgages bolster mainstream market activity.

Foxtons registered 18% fewer would-be tenants in January 2026 than in January 2025, while rental supply increased by 6%.

Regional disparities persist, with London property values falling by 1% through 2025, according to the latest official house price index.

41% fewer sales were agreed in Week 07 2026 compared to the same seven day period last year, and 25% fewer in the year to date.

'2026 is shaping up to be a good year to buy,' declares Rightmove as asking prices stay flat in February.

But 'the pace of decline has stabilised' across the UK, reports Hamptons in its latest lettings index.

Monthly RICS survey finds 'several indicators becoming less downbeat' in January.

The doldrums continue, with Agreed Sales down by a quarter compared to last year.

But Savills remains 'optimistic' about the outlook for the development land market in 2026.

Agreed Sales volumes remain low, but Under Offer numbers seem to be climbing.

But new approvals dipped in seasonal fashion.