York Property Market Update - 30th January 2026
• The York housing market has started 2026 with steady momentum and improving buyer confidence, reflecting a more positive national outlook following a quieter end to 2025.
• Enquiry levels during January have been strongest for well-located family homes and character properties, with an increase in serious, proceedable buyers compared with late last year.
• National data indicates average asking prices rose by approximately 2.8% in January, the strongest monthly increase for this time of year on record. While York-specific figures are still being finalised, local sentiment broadly mirrors this national uplift.
• Properties that are realistically priced and well presented continue to attract good levels of interest, with some achieving multiple viewings and competitive offers.
• Buyers are approaching purchases in a more considered and informed manner, often having reassessed budgets and requirements over the Christmas holidays.
• Gradual easing in mortgage rates following recent base rate reductions has helped to bring additional demand back into the market, particularly from second-time buyers and those looking to upsize.
• Family houses and period homes in established neighbourhoods and popular school catchments remain the most active segment of the York market.
• Activity at the upper end of the market remains more cautious; however, high-quality homes in prime locations are still attracting serious enquiries.
• York’s rental market has also begun the year strongly, with high tenant demand and a continued shortage of available stock supporting rental values and short void periods.
• The latest available data suggests the average house price in York have seen a slight softening over the past six months, indicating a more balanced and sustainable market.
• Properties in York are currently taking an average of around 16 weeks to sell, reflecting steady but measured levels of activity.
• Overall, January has set a positive tone for 2026, with improving confidence, stable pricing and increasing levels of engagement across both sales and lettings.
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