For homeowners who have been considering a move, the spring 2026 market data offers a compelling and well-evidenced case for acting now.
The conditions across Devon – and nationally – are aligning in favour of sellers in a way that has not been seen for some time.
At Complete, we make it our business to understand not just the local market, but the broader economic forces that shape buyer behaviour and property values.
The latest analysis from PriceHubble, published in The Guild of Property Professionals’ Spring 2026 report, confirms what we are seeing on the ground: a market that has regained its confidence after a quieter close to 2025 and is entering spring with genuine momentum.
The National Picture: A Market on Solid Ground
Across the UK, average house prices stood at £271,188 in November 2025, reflecting annual growth of 2.5%. This represents a stable and resilient market – precisely the environment in which well-presented, correctly priced properties achieve strong results.
The mortgage landscape has shifted considerably in buyers’ favour. The number of mortgage products available reached 7,158 in January 2026, the highest figure recorded since October 2007.
The five-year fixed rate has now fallen below 4% for the first time since September 2022, settling at 3.95% – a significant threshold that meaningfully improves affordability for a wide range of buyers.
Gross mortgage lending rose by 8.8% year-on-year to £23 billion in December 2025, a clear indicator that the market is active and well-funded.
Jade Boyles-White, Managing Director at Complete, says: “What we are seeing nationally is a genuine shift in mortgage accessibility. When rates fall and product choice expands to levels not seen in nearly two decades, it brings a whole new cohort of buyers into the market.
“That directly benefits anyone looking to sell – more buyers means more demand, and more demand supports stronger sale prices.”
Interest rates were held at 3.75% in February, with one or two further cuts anticipated over the course of 2026. As affordability continues to improve, buyer confidence is expected to strengthen further throughout the year.
Data taken from The Guild of Property Professionals / PriceHubble, Spring 2026 Housing Market Update
Devon’s Property Market: Strong Fundamentals and Stand-Out Performance
At a regional level, the picture is equally encouraging. Average property values across the South West rose by 1.9% year-on-year, with several Devon locations outperforming that figure considerably.
West Devon led the region with house price growth of 5.0%, a notable margin ahead of the next strongest performers. Plymouth recorded growth of 2.3% and East Devon 2.1%, while South Hams continues to command the highest average price in the region at £381,019 – a reflection of its enduring appeal to buyers seeking quality of life alongside quality of property.
East Devon stands out as the most active market across Devon and Cornwall, with 3.6% of private housing stock changing hands – the highest stock turnover rate in the region and a strong indicator of sustained buyer demand.
Jade explains: “Devon continues to attract buyers who are seeking something genuinely different – space, lifestyle, community, and natural beauty. The data reflects that.
“West Devon’s 5% price growth is a particularly strong result, and the activity levels we are seeing in East Devon suggest that demand remains robust and well above what the headline national figures might suggest.”
Supply Has Increased – and That Is a Positive for the Property Market
The year began with the highest level of available homes for sale in over eight years, with the average agent marketing 32 properties. While this represents an increase in supply, it is important to understand what is driving it.
Around a third of newly listed properties are homes that were previously on the market in 2025 but were withdrawn during a period of Budget-related uncertainty and the usual seasonal slowdown. Their return signals renewed seller confidence – and, importantly, brings fresh buyers back to the market alongside them.
Increased supply also encourages buyers who had been waiting for greater choice to commit to their search, widening the active buyer pool and creating more competitive conditions for well-positioned properties.
Spring Remains the Optimal Time to List
According to Rightmove, two-thirds of properties (66.3%) listed in February and March go on to successfully complete – well above the 2025 full-year average success rate of 55.5%.
These two months also rank among the fastest for securing a buyer, with an average of just 51 to 52 days from listing to offer.
Jade says: “The statistics around spring listings are really quite striking. A completion rate of 66% compared to an annual average of 55% is a meaningful difference, and it speaks to something we see every year in our own activity – serious, motivated buyers come to the market in spring.
“If you are considering selling, listing now rather than waiting gives you access to the strongest and most active pool of buyers of the year.”
Market Sentiment at its Strongest in Over a Year
Beyond the headline figures, broader market sentiment has shifted noticeably. Sales agreed across the South West grew by 1% year-on-year in 2025, and the latest RICS survey data shows that 12-month sales expectations are now at their highest point since late 2024.
More than half of agents polled nationally (53%) expect house prices to rise by between 1% and 3% in 2026, with a further 22% anticipating broadly stable conditions.
The Case for Selling This Spring
The evidence points in one clear direction. Devon’s property market is active, prices are growing, mortgage accessibility is at a generational high, and spring consistently delivers the best outcomes for sellers in terms of both completion rates and speed of sale.
Jade explains: “Everything we are seeing – locally and nationally – points to this being an excellent time to bring a property to market.
“The fundamentals are sound, buyer demand is real, and the seasonal conditions are working in sellers’ favour. My advice to anyone who has been considering a move is straightforward: now is the time to have that conversation.”
At Complete, we provide informed, honest guidance at every stage of the selling process – from an initial market appraisal through to a successful completion. If you would like to discuss the value of your property or explore your options this spring, please do get in touch. We would be delighted to hear from you.