Zoopla UK House Price Index – April 2026

Executive summary

Executive summary-2% Buyer enquiries (%YoY)

• Homes are taking just 1 day longer to sell than last year

• Homes are selling as fast as last year across more than half of UK regions, despite higher mortgage rates

• Buyer demand rebounds after Easter to its highest level since the Middle East conflict began

• Sales agreed holding up, running 3% lower than last year

• House price inflation steady at 1.3%, supported by sales agreed

• Time to sell up 6 days in London – largest increases in areas where first-time buyers face higher

mortgage

   rates and high stamp duty costs

• Sales expected to hold up through 2026 with modest price growth nationally, with the North

   outperforming the South

Questions You MUST Ask an Estate Agent When Selling in Fife

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make — and choosing the right estate agent to guide you through it is just as important as setting the right asking price. Whether you’re selling a stone cottage in St Andrews, a family home in the East Neuk, or a flat in Leven, the Fife property market has its own rhythms and nuances. At Fife Properties, we believe an informed seller is an empowered seller. So before you sign anything, here are the questions you absolutely must ask.

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FPTV (EP 301) FIRST OFFER JITTERS: Should You Always Refuse The Earliest Bid? (Watch/Read/Listen)

If you feel you could lose thousands of pounds by accepting an offer too quickly, you’re not alone. At the same time, you probably want to find a buyer and move your life forward with as few delays as possible.

Nobody wants their home to sit on the market for months, and nobody wants a parade of viewings that come to nothing, but is it possible to sell too fast?

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