Zoopla reports strongest February in a decade for property listings

Zoopla says newly listed homes for sale in the four weeks to Feb 15 were 6% higher than the same period in 2025, the strongest February for new listings in ten years. House prices rose 1.3% in the year to January, with notable regional differences.

Zoopla reports this February is on track to have the most newly listed homes for sale in ten years. The site recorded 6% more homes for sale in the four weeks to February 15 than in the same period in 2025. Zoopla noted falling mortgage rates and some lenders loosening criteria have supported market activity. The company also said the number of agreed sales has risen sharply, though it remains below the very strong start to 2025. Key findings: - 6% more homes for sale in the four weeks to Feb 15 compared with the same period in 2025, the strongest February for new listings in a decade. - Sales agreed have increased sharply but are still below early-2025 levels; overall sales are running at the fourth strongest February in the past decade. - Zoopla estimates 40% of homes currently listed are cheaper to buy with a mortgage than to rent locally, assuming a 20% deposit, up from 25% last year. - House prices rose 1.3% in the 12 months to January, with regional variation: Northern Ireland +8.0%, North West +3.3%, Scotland +2.8%, North East +2.5%, Wales +2.2%, and London -0.2%. - Areas with stronger price growth tend to be more affordable but have fewer homes for sale than a year ago, which limits buyer choice in those areas. - Richard Donnell, Zoopla's executive director, said subdued house price inflation together with more listings points to a more stable market. Summary: The rise in new listings is likely to increase choice for buyers and could help keep price increases in check this year, according to Zoopla. Further market direction will depend on mortgage rates and lender policies. Undetermined at this time.