UK Property Sales Rebound to 24,400 Homes in Mid-August
UKPulse Property Desk
UK property sales recovered in the week ending 16 August 2026, with 24,400 homes sold subject to contract.
- 24,400 homes were sold subject to contract in the week ending 16 August 2026.
- This figure represents a rebound from the previous week's 21,700 sales.
- Year-to-date sales are 7.1% lower than in 2025 but 6% above pre-pandemic averages.
UK property sales saw a rebound in the week ending 16 August 2026, with 24,400 homes sold subject to contract. This figure marks a recovery from the previous week, which saw a dip to 21,700 sales.
Overall, year-to-date sales currently stand at 786,000. While this is a 7.1% decrease compared to 2025, it remains 6% above pre-pandemic averages.