January market momentum builds
Analysis of the latest market data by eXp UK has revealed that the UK property market has picked up pace in January, with both new instruction volumes and the price of these new listings increasing when compared to the same period in previous years.
eXp UK analysed the latest market data*, looking at both new instruction volumes and the price of properties entering the market in early 2026, to understand how current activity levels compare with historic trends.
The analysis shows that, between 1 January and 14 January this year, the number of new instructions coming to market increased by 11.13% when compared to the same period in 2024.
At the same time, the average £ per sq ft value of these new listings climbed by 6.12% versus the same point last year, signalling not only stronger activity but also renewed confidence on the part of sellers when it comes to pricing.
However, this uplift in market momentum has been even more pronounced for eXp UK itself, as the business hits the ground running at the start of the year and continues to cement its position as the UK’s leading self-employed estate agency platform.
In the first 14 days of 2026 alone, eXp UK recorded a 54.2% increase in new instruction volumes when compared to the first 14 days of 2024.
Adam Day, Head of eXp UK and Europe, commented:
“We’re already seeing early signs of a strong start to the year for the housing market and this aligns with what many agents were already reporting on the ground in the immediate wake of last November’s Autumn Budget and the removal of widespread market uncertainty.
Momentum has clearly begun to return to the UK market, with sellers feeling more confident about bringing their homes to market, and at a higher price.
While it is still early days, this renewed momentum provides a positive platform for the months ahead and, for agents, it reinforces the importance of being well positioned to capitalise on improving market conditions.”
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