February has been identified as the prime month to list your home for sale, as per data from Rightmove. An analysis of property sales has shown that 68.9% of homes listed in February successfully found buyers.
Following February, January and March shared the second spot, each seeing 68.8% of listed homes being sold on average. April secured the third position with 68.7%, followed by May at 67.7%. In contrast, October ranked lowest on the list, with 65.4% of listed homes finding buyers. On average, it takes seven months to sell a home and complete the purchasing process.
The analysis conducted by Rightmove studied millions of properties listed for sale from 2014 to 2024, excluding 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, 2025 was omitted to account for properties listed later in the year that are still awaiting buyers.
January emerged as the quickest month to secure a buyer, with an average time of 47 days, closely followed by February at 48 days. March stood out as the month with the highest number of newly listed properties and the most overall sales agreements on average.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, emphasized that February is the optimal month for selling homes, especially during the crucial Spring home-moving season. She advised potential sellers considering a move in 2026 to act promptly to capitalize on heightened home-buyer activity.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed highlighted the importance of streamlining the buying and selling process to reduce stress and prevent transactions from falling through. John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate in Liverpool, noted strong market conditions driven by declining interest rates and emphasized the consistent growth in property values in the UK over the long term.
Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney, pointed out that January is typically a busy time for vendors planning their moves for the year ahead, with February and March witnessing a surge in new property listings driven by the arrival of early spring.
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