"Figures for seasonally adjusted residential transactions in January 2026 are 5% lower, falling from 99,710 in December 2025 to 94,680 in January 2026. This marks the first significant decrease in transactions, following a period of stability since summer 2025."
"January's data shows the first notable dip in activity since the summer, suggesting a slight cooling in momentum. Buyers remain cautious following a period of instability towards the end of last year, which has tempered confidence across the market."
UK house sales experienced their first significant decline in January 2026, with 94,680 transactions recorded across the country. This represents a 5% decrease from December 2025's 99,710 sales and a marginal decline of less than 1% compared to January 2025's 95,430 sales. The decline marks the first notable drop following a period of stability since summer 2025. Market experts attribute the cooling activity to buyer caution stemming from instability at the end of the previous year, which has dampened confidence. However, some completions from the second half of 2025 are expected to continue rolling over into the current period.
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