The London property market has entered 2026 with a level of momentum that few predicted at the end of last year. Traditionally, the Spring Surge doesn’t kick in until late March, but this year, February has already seen a massive spike in activity. For property investors and developers, particularly those working with lenders like REIM Capital, this shift signals a critical window of opportunity.
Recent data from major portals like Rightmove and Zoopla highlights a 57% to 60% increase in buyer enquiries compared to the final quarter of 2025. This isn’t just a minor seasonal uptick; it’s a release of pent-up demand from thousands of buyers who sat on the sidelines during a volatile 2025.
It isn’t just the buyers who are back. Sellers have responded to the improved sentiment by flooding the market with new stock. Listing volumes in London are up roughly 80% year-on-year, marking the highest level of choice for buyers since 2014.
For the first time in years, we are seeing a balanced market. There is enough supply to prevent runaway price inflation, but enough demand to keep transactions moving quickly.
As we approach the official start of spring in March, expectations are high. While prime central London may see modest price adjustments, the outer prime and commuter zones are expected to remain robust.
