The latest Propertymark Housing Insight Report reveals a housing market navigating mixed signals as we move into 2026. While buyer interest is picking up—with prospective buyer registrations climbing to an average of 74 per branch—the market remains constrained by persistent challenges including lengthy transaction times and tight supply.
On the sales side, transactions are taking longer than ever to complete, with over 30% still exceeding 17 weeks to exchange. Stock levels continue to fall, and properties are increasingly selling below asking price as affordability pressures bite. Yet there are pockets of resilience: sales volumes are higher year-on-year, and mortgage lending remains stable.
The lettings sector tells a different story. Demand continues to massively outpace supply, with tenants facing intense competition and rising rents—now 3.9% higher than a year ago. For landlords, uncertainty around the Renters’ Rights Act is adding to market pressure, with some reconsidering their investment strategies.
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