As 2025 draws to a close, this report examines how the UK and Attleborough property markets have performed and what may lie ahead in 2026. By comparing listings, sales, and prices with previous years, it reveals a market driven more by activity and confidence than by rising house prices.

A stylish modern end of terrace family home offering fresh contemporary living, stylish re-fitted bathroom and cloakroom suites, updated internal and external doors, a sleek kitchen/diner with garden access, and a spacious lounge—an inviting move-in-ready home, ideal for relaxed, modern family life.

There are 243 homes across the UK named “Christmas Cottage”, each adding a festive note to the property map. From a £1.37m sale in Buckinghamshire to values sitting above the national average, these homes show that even a name can carry a seasonal premium and a story of its own.

If you want to move in 2026, positioning yourself as a serious buyer is essential. Here’s how to put yourself ahead of the competition and be taken seriously by sellers.