TwentyCi Property & Homemover -
Q3 2026

Welcome to the TwentyCi Property & Homemover Q3 2026 report, compiled using the most robust, reliable, and factual property change sources available.

In this edition, we will primarily compare the performance of Q3 2026 with Q3 2025.

Whether you’re an industry professional, an investor, or simply interested in the health of the property market, join us as we navigate the key highlights and fluctuations of this period.

The report includes an overview of the state of the nation and unique insights that encompass:

• Factual data (not modelled or sentiment-based)
• Full market coverage
• Demographic overlay
• Property sales data
• Property rental data

The key headlines for Q3 2026:

• The number of properties brought to market in Q3 is up by 0.4% compared to Q3 2025. Overall year-to-date new properties to the market has increased by 1.9%.
• Properties with a Sale Agreed in Q3 2026 were down by 6% compared to 2025. Regionally, Northern Ireland saw the largest decline in demand at 8.8%.
• Exchanges for Q3 are 0.5% lower than in 2025. The time between sale agreed and exchange, has risen to 127 days year-to-date 2026. This is four days longer than in 2025.
• Fallen through volumes have decreased by 6.4%. Withdrawals have also decreased by 2.4%.
• Multi-agency instructions were 46% less likely to sell than off-market instructions. We analyse whether multi-agency listings really work better.
• The declining appeal of flats. Flats are less popular, less likely to sell, more likely to have a price reduction and take longer to sell.

“Is the housing market holding its breath? Buyer caution, affordability pressures and an uncertain economic backdrop continue to keep the market subdued. The announcement of the Your First Home scheme should give new build demand a welcome boost. Meanwhile, the rollout of the Home Buying and Selling Roadmap offers hope of finally tackling the painfully long transaction timescales. 

With demand contracting and mortgage rates creeping to 6%, it could be a tough winter for Q4. Let’s hope the Budget can ease some of the pressures on households and give a much-needed injection of confidence to the sector.“

Colin Bradshaw – TwentyCi’s Chief Executive Officer