UK Residential Market Survey, July 2026 (published 13 August 2026).
Sales market remains sluggish, with minimal signs of momentum picking up as yet
Key activity metrics remain subdued across the board
House prices continue to see modest downward pressure, although the aggregate metric is turning marginally less negative
Short-term activity expectations fractionally less pessimistic but yet to signal a meaningful recovery
The July 2026 RICS UK Residential Market Survey results point to little change in the overall subdued narrative reported over recent months, with metrics on buyer demand and sales still languishing in negative territory. That said, short-term sales expectations have become gradually less pessimistic, although they remain far from signalling a meaningful turnaround in market conditions at this stage.
What is the UK Residential Market Survey?
The UK Residential Market Survey is used by the government, the Bank of England and other key institutions, including the IMF, as an indicator of current and future conditions in UK residential sales and lettings. It is covered extensively in the media and is the leading source of market intelligence, highly regarded both by investors and across the industry.
Navah Consulting’s View
In our opinion, the residential property market remains subdued, with limited evidence of a meaningful improvement in activity at this stage. Buyer demand and transaction levels continue to be relatively weak, while modest downward pressure on house prices remains. However, there are some early signs of stabilisation, with short-term sales expectations becoming slightly less pessimistic.
At Navah Consulting, we continue to support buyers, sellers and investors with clear, independent advice through:
• RICS Home Survey Level 2 & Level 3
• RICS Red Book Valuations (sale, purchase, probate, shared ownership, Help to Buy)
• Reinstatement Cost Assessments
As RICS-qualified surveyors based in Bishop’s Stortford, we are well placed to assist clients across Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, London and the surrounding areas. Key areas include Bishop’s Stortford, Stansted Mountfitchet, Cambridge, Hertford, Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, Chelmsford and Saffron Walden.
If you are considering buying, selling or simply require professional guidance, please feel free to get in touch, our team will be happy to help.
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