February has been identified as the prime month to list your home for sale, as per data from Rightmove. A recent study on house sales shows that 68.9% of homes put on the market in February were successfully sold. Following closely behind were January and March, where 68.8% of listed properties found buyers on average. April ranked third with 68.7% success, followed by May at 67.7%.

In contrast, October recorded the lowest percentage of successful sales at 65.4%, despite a significant number of homes finding buyers. On average, it takes about seven months to secure a buyer for a property and complete the sale process.

The analysis by Rightmove examined millions of property listings from 2014 to 2024, excluding 2020 due to the pandemic. The data also omitted 2025 listings that were still awaiting buyers later in the year.

January was noted as the fastest month to secure a buyer, with an average of 47 days, closely followed by February with 48 days. March saw the highest number of newly listed properties and the most sales agreements on average.

Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, highlighted February as the optimal time to sell a home, with strong selling months anticipated during the upcoming Spring season. She advised potential sellers considering a 2026 move to act promptly to capitalize on increased buyer activity.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed emphasized the importance of streamlining the buying and selling process to reduce stress and prevent transaction delays. John Baybut, Managing Director at Berkeley Shaw Real Estate, pointed out the current strength of the property market due to favorable interest rates and consistent growth over the long term.

Mike Sharman, Group Managing Director at Sharman Quinney, noted the busy nature of February with an influx of new listings, urging serious buyers to be prepared with financing and existing property sales to secure their desired homes promptly.