February has been identified as the prime month to list your home for sale, as per the latest findings from Rightmove. A recent study on home sales data revealed that 68.9% of properties put on the market in February successfully secured a buyer.
Following closely behind, January and March shared the second spot, with 68.8% of listed homes finding buyers on average in both months. April followed in third place with 68.7%, trailed by May at 67.7%.
In contrast, October ranked lowest on the list, with 65.4% of homes listed during this month eventually being sold. On average, it takes approximately seven months to secure a buyer and complete a sale transaction for a property.
The analysis conducted by Rightmove encompassed millions of properties listed for sale between 2014 and 2024, excluding 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, the year 2025 was omitted to allow for properties listed later in the year that might still be awaiting buyers.
January emerged as the quickest month to attract buyers, with an average selling time 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 most overall sales agreements on average.
According to Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, February stands out as the optimal month to sell a home, with the upcoming spring season also presenting strong selling opportunities. Babcock advised potential sellers contemplating a 2026 move to consider listing their properties soon to capitalize on the heightened buyer interest.
Steve Reed, the Housing Secretary, emphasized the importance of streamlining the buying and selling process to reduce transaction delays and alleviate unnecessary stress for individuals transitioning to new homes.
John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate in Liverpool, highlighted the current robust conditions in the UK property market, attributing strength to declining interest rates and the consistent long-term growth in property values.
Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney, emphasized the active nature of the market in January, with vendors gearing up for the year ahead. He noted that February and March typically witness a surge in new property listings, driven by the arrival of early spring, as sellers make informed decisions to enter the market.
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