January 2026

When it comes to selling a home, the idea of a single “local market” is misleading.

As we enter the early months of 2026, the residential property market has moved into a noticeably different phase, following the volatility of recent years.

The light improves, gardens wake up, and buyers often feel more motivated after the New Year. But timing your move purely around the season can be a costly oversimplification. The better question is this, will waiting improve your outcome, or simply delay your plans while the market moves around you?