February has been identified as the prime month for selling your home, based on insights from Rightmove. Recent examination of property sales data indicates that 68.9% of homes listed for sale in February successfully found buyers. Following closely behind were January and March, with 68.8% of listed homes finding buyers on average. April claimed the third spot with 68.7%, and May followed with 67.7%.
In contrast, October ranked lowest on the list, with 65.4% of listed homes eventually being sold. On average, it takes around seven months to secure a buyer for a property and complete the sale process.
The analysis conducted by Rightmove encompassed millions of properties listed for sale from 2014 to 2024, excluding 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The year 2025 was also omitted to allow for properties listed later in the year that may still be awaiting buyers.
January emerged as the swiftest month for finding a buyer, with an average of 47 days, closely followed by February at 48 days. March stood out as the month with the highest number of newly listed properties and the highest number of overall sales agreements on average.
According to Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, February stands out as the optimal month for selling a home, leading into the crucial Spring home-moving season. Babcock advises potential sellers considering a move in 2026 to act promptly to capitalize on heightened home-buyer activity.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed emphasized the need for streamlining the buying and selling process to reduce delays and stress for individuals seeking a new home. John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate, highlighted the current strength of the UK property market driven by favorable interest rates and long-term property value growth.
February typically experiences a surge in new property listings, as noted by Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney. Sharman urged serious buyers to be prepared with pre-approved mortgages and homes already under contract to secure their desired properties promptly.