The property market is showing resilience but global pressures and affordability constraints are hampering home moving activity.
Supply and early activity are rising, but it remains a buyer’s market, with listing volumes not translating into completed transactions yet.
Our parent company Landmark’s latest Residential Property Trends Report is now available, featuring the most recent data on listings, SSTC/SSTM activity, search orders and completion volumes across England, Wales and Scotland.
Our Q1 2026 analysis shows that early‑stage activity strengthened as pent‑up supply returned to the market following the hesitation surrounding the Autumn Budget. However, progression remains slow, with affordability pressures and process friction continuing to weigh on overall transaction volumes.
England & Wales
- Listing volumes in Q1 2026 were up 3% compared to Q1 2025.
- SSTC volumes in Q1 2026 were down 8% compared to Q1 2025.
- Search order volumes were down 1% in Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025.
- Completion volumes in Q1 2026 were down 18% vs Q1 2025.
View the report for the latest trends affecting the residential sector in Q1 2026.
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