UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 15 2026

🟩 Listings YTD

553k new properties have come onto the market YTD  

0.5% below of 2025 YTD, 7.4% above 2024 YTD, and 16.7% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD

🟧Gross Residential Sales YTD

368k UK homes sold STC YTD 

6.7% lower than 2025 YTD (368k) , 5.1% higher than 2024 YTD (350k), 16.1% higher than 2023 YTD (297k) and 12.1% higher above pre Covid norms (303k).

🟩 Net Resi Sales YTD

288k UK net home sales YTD (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus).

4.5% lower than 2025 (301k), 4.7% ahead of 2024 (275k), 18.2% ahead of 2023 (243k) and 8.9% above the 2017–19 average (264k).

🟥 Exchanges YTD

214k UK Exchanges to the end of March 2026

13% lower than middle of March 2025, when it was 246k.

Note - There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday finished in April 2025

🟥 Overvaluing

47% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in March were withdrawn unsold. Main cause - blatant overvaluing supported by long sole agency agreements of 20+ weeks.

 

 

✅ The YouTube Show

 

This podcast can be seen on video via YouTube  .. link here ..

 

https://youtu.be/EN-sfJRnIiw

What would you change about estate agency? I spoke with Sarka Wilde about slow, stressful transactions in England and Wales, burnout, fees, and self-worth. We explore accountability, raising standards, and building a more sustainable, value-driven agency.

Can success in estate agency coexist with present parenting, or is mum guilt inevitable? Keira Evans shares her journey as a single mum and manager, revealing the emotional toll, importance of boundaries, and how balancing career and family can outweigh guilt and outside judgement.

Could your biggest competitor be your greatest asset?

I spoke with Ian Wilkinson (Agent MXM, Manchester) about collaborating with rival agents. From off market deals to referrals and GDPR, we explore how cooperation can unlock opportunities, add value, and give your business a real edge.

I sat down with Lexi Hensby to unpack why so many UK agents struggle with negotiation. We explore how commission pressure, inexperience and split roles create costly gaps. With a powerful real world example, this conversation highlights why continuity and accountability are essential for stronger results, better service and improved success rates.

UK Property Market Weekly Update for Week 14 2026

🟩 Listings YTD

512k new properties have come onto the market YTD  

1.1% below of 2025 YTD, 7.4% above 2024 YTD, and 16.6% higher than the 2017–19 average YTD

🟧Gross Residential Sales YTD

342k UK homes sold STC YTD 

7.6% lower than 2025 YTD (370k) , 5.6% higher than 2024 YTD (324k), 15.1% higher than 2023 YTD (297k) and 12.9% higher above pre Covid norms (303k).

🟩 Net Resi Sales YTD

268k UK net home sales YTD (Net Sales being Gross sales less Fall Thrus).

5.2% lower than 2025 (282k), 5.3% ahead of 2024 (254k), 17.4% ahead of 2023 (228k) and 9.8% above the 2017–19 average (244k).

🟥 Exchanges YTD

190k UK Exchanges to the 3rd week of March 2026

9.5% lower than middle of March 2025, when it was 210k.

Note - There were more exchanges in Q1 2025 because of the stamp duty holiday finished in April 2025

🟥 Overvaluing

47.4% of the homes that left UK Estate Agents books in March were withdrawn unsold. Main cause - blatant overvaluing supported by long sole agency agreements of 20+ weeks.

 

 

✅ The YouTube Show

 

The YouTube  ‘UK Property Market Stats Show’ for the week ending Sunday, 12th April 2026 (week 14) with Iain White.

 

https://youtu.be/q8_Abmbm-cA

How does a top branch manager succeed in the UK property market while facing family pressures and adversity? Keira Evans shares her journey, tackling imposter syndrome, career shifts, and resilience, revealing why striving for excellence, not perfection, drives lasting success in estate agency.

I sat down with Ian Wilkinson to explore why UK property agents lose clients after great service. We discuss building long term relationships through simple, consistent touch points. With many movers returning within five years, staying connected is key to attracting repeat business.

I sat down with Lexi Hensby to unpack a hot topic in the UK property market: capping and icon status. Do these milestones really matter, or just inflate egos? We explore what truly attracts self-employed agents; flexibility, control, and consistent, proven strategies that drive lasting success.

In this episode, I’m joined by Vijay Vashistha from 99 Home to explore the industry’s next big evolution.

As consumer behaviour shifts, we discuss how AI simplifies the process for agents, landlords, and sellers, from automating descriptions to instant data retrieval. The real opportunity? Using data and online visibility so AI platforms actually recommend you to clients.

Tune in now: How do you think AI will impact your agency over the coming years?