The UK property market continues to demonstrate encouraging levels of activity, with the latest figures showing that the number of homes being sold remains comfortably above pre-Covid levels.
According to the latest market data for the week ending 30 August 2026, 832,000 homes have gone under offer or been sold subject to contract so far this year.
That is 5.7% higher than the average for the same period between 2017 and 2019, when 789,000 properties had reached the same stage of the sales process.
For anyone considering moving home, the figures provide a positive indication that the property market continues to operate at a healthy level, with buyers and sellers actively making decisions and transactions continuing to take place.
Nearly 100,000 Sales Agreed in August
August also saw a significant number of properties agree sales.
There were 97,900 sales agreed during the month, considerably higher than the 87,600 recorded in August 2023.
This provides further evidence of an active market, with thousands of homeowners successfully finding buyers and thousands of purchasers moving forward with their plans.
The figures also demonstrate that there continues to be a good flow of property through the market as we move towards the autumn months.
Plenty of Property Coming to Market
There is also a healthy supply of homes available to buyers.
A total of 1.231 million new property listings had come onto the market by week 34 of the year. This is broadly in line with the same point in 2025 and is around 10% higher than the average for the equivalent period between 2017 and 2019.
There were approximately 767,000 properties available for sale on 1 August 2026, almost identical to the 763,000 available a year earlier.
For buyers, this provides plenty of choice across the market, while sellers continue to have the opportunity to put their property in front of a substantial pool of potential purchasers.
Most Sellers Are Achieving Their Asking Price
One particularly encouraging statistic is the proportion of sellers completing their sale without having to reduce their initial asking price.
Around 80% of sellers who completed a sale in 2026 did so without reducing their original asking price.
This highlights the importance of establishing an appropriate asking price from the outset and presenting a property effectively to the market.
For homeowners thinking about selling, an accurate valuation based on current market evidence can provide a strong starting point for a successful sale.
Property Values Continue to Rise
There is also positive news in the latest data on agreed sale prices.
The average price per square foot for properties where a sale was agreed reached £345.41 in July 2026. This represents a 1.2% increase compared with £341.43 a year earlier, and an 11.9% increase compared with five years ago.
While individual property values will naturally vary depending on location, size and condition, the longer-term figures demonstrate continued growth in the value of UK residential property.
A Positive Market for Buyers and Sellers
Taken as a whole, the latest figures provide plenty of reasons for confidence in the UK housing market.
Sales activity remains above the levels seen before the pandemic, almost 100,000 sales were agreed during August, more than a million properties have come onto the market during the year and average agreed prices per square foot remain above their level a year ago.
Every property market is different, and local conditions can vary considerably. However, the national figures provide a useful backdrop for anyone considering their next move.
At Benwell Daykin Estate Agents, we understand that buying or selling a property is about much more than national statistics. Local knowledge, an accurate valuation and effective marketing all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
If you’re thinking about moving home, contact Benwell Daykin Estate Agents for an up-to-date valuation and advice on the current market.