Rightmove House Price Index February 2026
The latest Rightmove House Price Index gives a clear signal about where the UK property market is heading as we move deeper into 2026.
After a strong start to the year, the February figures show that buyer activity remains high while sellers are beginning to prepare for the traditional spring market surge.
What the latest data tells us and why acting before spring could matter
The latest Rightmove House Price Index gives a clear signal about where the UK property market is heading as we move deeper into 2026.
After a strong start to the year, the February figures show that buyer activity remains high while sellers are beginning to prepare for the traditional spring market surge.
According to Rightmove, the average asking price for homes coming to market remains elevated following January’s significant rise, which saw prices reach £368,031, up 2.8% month on month.
Source: Rightmove
While February does not always bring dramatic price shifts, it often reveals something more important.
Momentum.
And right now that momentum is building.
What the February data is really showing
Rightmove data highlights three key patterns shaping the market right now:
Buyer demand remains strong
Search activity and enquiries continue to run above pre Christmas levels, showing that motivated buyers are still actively looking.
More sellers are preparing to list
February is traditionally when homeowners start preparing for spring launches, meaning new competition is on the horizon.
Pricing confidence remains stable
The January rise set the tone for 2026, and sellers are still entering the market with confidence.
Source: Rightmove
This combination creates an interesting window.
Buyers are active now.
But the big wave of new listings has not fully arrived yet.
Why February is often overlooked
Many homeowners think the best time to move is spring.
What they forget is that spring also brings:
• More competing listings
• More choice for buyers
• More pressure on pricing
February sits just before that shift.
It is the period where demand is strong but supply has not yet peaked.
That is why sellers who move before the spring flood often gain stronger visibility and cleaner negotiations.
Our take on the Rightmove data
The headlines focus on prices.
But the real story is timing.
Rightmove’s data shows a market where buyers are already engaged and confident enough to move, yet seller competition has not fully intensified.
That creates opportunity for:
• Sellers wanting maximum attention
• Buyers wanting less competition
• Landlords considering their next move before market activity accelerates
What this means if you are thinking of moving
If you are considering selling in 2026, February is not about rushing.
It is about positioning.
Understanding your value now means you can decide whether to move before spring or wait with full clarity.
For buyers watching the market
Rightmove’s data confirms that buyer activity is already strong.
That means competition will only increase as more people enter the market over the coming weeks.
Getting ahead now can make all the difference.
The bigger picture
Rightmove’s February data does not suggest a market slowing down.
It suggests a market preparing to accelerate.
The question is not whether spring will be busy.
The question is whether you want to be ahead of it or part of the crowd.