A data-led look at how you could maximise your sale price if you list before Easter 🐰
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Spring is traditionally the busiest time of year for the UK property market. That is not opinion, it is a pattern: portal traffic rises, listing volumes increase, viewing activity accelerates.
The question for 2026 is not whether spring will be busy... the question is whether you want to launch into competition or ahead of it 🤔
What the data tells us 📊
Year after year, Rightmove’s seasonal trends show:
🔸 A sharp rise in new listings from March onwards
🔸 Increased buyer enquiries in early spring
🔸 Higher overall transaction activity between March and June
From the February 2026 market data:
🔸 Stock levels are already healthy compared to recent years
🔸 Buyer demand is steady rather than overheated
🔸 Pricing sensitivity remains high
🔸 When supply is elevated, competition between sellers becomes more significant.
Why listing before Easter can make sense ⏩
If more properties are likely to come to market in late March and April, listing in February or early March can mean:
🔹 Fewer direct competitors in your specific price bracket
🔹 Greater visibility on the portals before stock levels peak
🔹 Stronger early enquiry levels
🔹 Momentum during the critical first two weeks of marketing
🔹 Buyers active now tend to be motivated. Many are financially prepared and ready to move.
🔹 Once stock increases, buyers have more choice. More choice often leads to stronger negotiation and longer decision cycles.
In Nottingham, we are seeing (according to Rightmove): 👀
🔸 The East Midlands average asking price is £286,666
🔸 Monthly price growth in the region is +2.2%
🔸 Annual price growth stands at +0.4%
🔸 The average time to find a buyer in the East Midlands is 86 days
This shows that while prices are broadly stable year on year, homes are still taking close to three months on average to secure a buyer. In a market with healthy stock levels, competition between sellers is a key factor.
ONS data for Nottingham also shows: 📈
🔹 Average house prices in Nottingham remain below the national average
🔹 Annual house price growth in the East Midlands has moderated compared to previous peak years
🔹 Transaction volumes have normalised following the volatility of the post pandemic period
Taken together, the data suggests: 🔀
🔸 Buyer demand remains present but is more measured
🔸 Stock levels are sufficient to give buyers choice
🔸 Pricing accuracy is increasingly important
In practical terms, homes that launch aligned with current comparable evidence are more likely to generate early interest within that average regional selling timeframe. Properties that enter the market significantly above prevailing regional growth trends risk extending beyond the average 86 day period.
Timing alone does not sell a home. Preparation does. 📃
If you are considering launching before Easter, the key is having your valuation and strategy finalised now.
At Cavendish Residential, our structured 9 step valuation process ensures your pricing and positioning are built on evidence, not guesswork.
Our approach includes:
✔️ Reviewing recent sold comparables in your exact postcode
✔️ Analysing current competing listings in your price band
✔️ Assessing buyer demand levels in your area
✔️ Considering property condition and presentation factors
✔️ Evaluating market direction and local supply levels
✔️ Advising on optimal pricing strategy, not just headline figures
✔️ Recommending pre-marketing improvements where needed
✔️ Planning launch timing for maximum visibility
✔️ Agreeing a tailored marketing strategy to create early momentum
The pre-Easter strategy to get your home sold 🤝
✅ Arrange your valuation in February
✅ Review comparables and agree realistic pricing
✅ Prepare photography and presentation
✅ Launch ahead of peak spring competition
If you would like to know whether listing before Easter is right for your Nottingham property, contact Lisa (lisa.dahl-parsisson@cavendishproperty.co.uk) for an up-to-date valuation (or click the instant valuation link here).
📸 Lisa Dahl-Parsisson, Head Valuer and Asset Manager at Cavendish Residential 📸
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