February has been identified as the optimal month to list your home for sale, as per data from Rightmove. A recent study on house sales revealed that 68.9% of properties put on the market in February successfully secured a buyer.
January and March shared the second spot, with 68.8% of listed homes finding buyers on average. Following closely were April at 68.7% and May at 67.7%. In contrast, October ranked lowest on the list, with 65.4% of homes listed still managing to sell. On average, it takes around seven months to sell a property and complete the transaction.
The analysis by Rightmove examined millions of homes listed for sale from 2014 to 2024, excluding 2020 due to the pandemic. The year 2025 was also omitted to consider properties listed later in the year awaiting buyers.
January emerged as the quickest month for finding a buyer, taking an average of 47 days, closely followed by February at 48 days. March witnessed the highest number of newly listed properties and the most overall sales agreements on average.
Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, suggested that February is the prime month for selling homes, with the upcoming spring season also showing strong potential for sellers. She advised potential sellers eyeing a 2026 move to act promptly to benefit from heightened buyer activity.
Steve Reed, the Housing Secretary, highlighted efforts to streamline the buying and selling process to expedite transactions and reduce stress for individuals navigating the property market.
John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate, noted the current robust conditions in the UK property market, attributing strength to declining interest rates and the historical value growth of properties. He emphasized the importance of preparedness for serious buyers in February, with adequate financing and existing property sales agreements.
Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney, described January as a bustling period for vendors planning their moves for the year ahead. He pointed out that February and March typically witness a surge in new property listings driven by the arrival of early spring, as sellers capitalize on market trends and commit to selling their properties.
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