February emerges as the optimal month to list your home for sale, as per insights from Rightmove. An examination of house sales data unveils that 68.9% of homes put on the market in February successfully secure a buyer.
January and March share the second spot, with 68.8% of listed homes finding buyers on average in both months. Following closely are April at 68.7% and May at 67.7%. In contrast, October ranks lowest on the list, with 65.4% of listed homes eventually selling. On average, it takes seven months to find a buyer and complete a property purchase.
The analysis by Rightmove scrutinized millions of properties listed between 2014 and 2024, excluding data from 2020 due to the pandemic. The year 2025 was also omitted to accommodate homes listed later in the year still awaiting buyers.
January proves to be the swiftest month for finding a buyer, typically taking 47 days, closely followed by February at 48 days. March witnesses the highest influx of newly listed properties and the most overall sales agreements on average.
According to Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, February stands out as the prime month for selling homes, signaling a robust start to the crucial Spring home-moving season. Steve Reed, the Housing Secretary, emphasizes the need for a streamlined buying and selling process to reduce stress and expedite transactions.
John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate, points to the current strength of the UK property market, driven by favorable interest rates. Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney, highlights the early-year market activity, with February and March witnessing a surge in new property listings.
For those considering a move in 2026, acting soon to leverage increased buyer activity is advised. Serious buyers are encouraged to prepare with pre-approved mortgages and existing homes under contract.
