If you’re planning to sell in early 2026, now is the time to understand the timeline, the preparation and the steps that will help you move smoothly from listing to completion.

A modern two-bedroom end terrace house located in a pleasant non estate cul-de-sac position, offering an airy open-plan lounge/diner, sleek fitted kitchen, bright interiors, and an enclosed garden with summer house. Energy-efficient features and stylish finishes create an inviting contemporary home.

This visual snapshot reveals how property values rarely move in unison. Some streets surge ahead, others advance more quietly, each following its own rhythm. It’s a reminder that markets are made of micro stories, where proximity alone doesn’t guarantee the same outcome.

With plans announced to raise the council tax surcharge on higher-value homes, this snapshot looks at how many £2m-plus properties have actually sold across the UK this year. The data shows a highly concentrated market, dominated by London, and reveals just how small this sector is nationally despite the noise around a “mansion tax.”