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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Emma Magnus

Will 2026 be a good year to buy or sell a home? The experts weigh in

New year, new home? If you’re looking to buy a new home in London in 2026, you might be wondering what to expect.

Post-Budget, it might look like there are slim pickings out there. Uncertainty around the Budget caused house prices to fall across the capital, slowing down the market as buyers and sellers chose to hold off.

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