UK Residential Market Survey January 2026

The January 2026 RICS Residential Market Survey suggests market conditions may be starting to turn a corner, with several activity-related indicators recording their least negative readings for several months. Furthermore, while near-term expectations remain relatively cautious, there is growing conviction among respondents that a recovery in sales volumes will gather momentum over the year ahead. Looking at the current demand backdrop, the net balance for new buyer enquiries stood at -15% in January. While this still reflects a generally subdued market, the figure has improved from -21% in December and -29% in ... (