Thinking of Selling This Summer? Here's What the Market Is Telling Us

If you're weighing up whether now is the right time to put your home on the market, the short answer is: conditions remain solid. Northern Ireland continues to see house price growth ahead of most of the UK, and homes are still moving at a healthy pace, though it's worth understanding exactly what's changed over the past year so you can price and plan sensibly.

Prices are still rising, just at a steadier rate
The average house price in Northern Ireland reached £242,977 in May 2026, up 3.8% on the year. That's a slower rate of growth than the 8.6% recorded the previous year, but it's a healthy, sustainable pace rather than a slowdown to worry about, and it's still comfortably ahead of inflation. A market that grows steadily, rather than in sharp spikes, tends to be one buyers have more confidence entering, which is good news for anyone selling into it.

Homes are still selling quickly
Properties are taking an average of 36 days to reach sale agreed - slightly quicker than the same point last year. That's a strong indicator that well-presented, realistically priced homes are still finding buyers fast.

Location matters more than ever
NISRA's most recent House Price Index showed a wide range across council areas, from £173,261 in Mid and East Antrim to £231,628 in Lisburn and Castlereagh - a reminder that hyper-local knowledge counts. Understanding exactly how your specific area, road, or development has performed is far more useful than a single Northern Ireland-wide average.

A more balanced market is a healthier one
Enquiry volumes have cooled slightly compared to the exceptional levels seen a year ago, and this has been reported as "moderation." For sellers, this is worth reframing: rather than a red flag, it reflects a market settling into something more normal and sustainable after an unusually intense couple of years - one where serious buyers, mortgage-ready and clear on their budget, are doing the enquiring. That tends to mean fewer time-wasters and a smoother path to completion.

What this means for you

• Realistic, well-researched pricing matters more in a steadier market than it did during the sharpest growth years. Get a proper local valuation rather than relying on portal estimates.
• Presentation still counts. With slightly more choice for buyers, homes that show well continue to have the edge.
• Timing your sale around strong seasonal demand (spring and early summer tend to bring the most active buyers) can still work in your favour.

We'd be glad to give you an up-to-date, area-specific valuation and a clear view of how your street or estate compares to the wider market.

Book a free valuation with your local Templeton Robinson office today.



Figures from PropertyPal's Q2 report.