Sandhurst Moves in 2026: Timing, Not Speed, Sets Results
The year has kicked off with a steady, grounded feel in Sandhurst. There’s activity, there’s movement but results aren’t falling into people’s laps. What’s working now is clarity on pricing, timing and on understanding your direct competition. It’s not about being first out of the gate; it’s about being best positioned when you do launch.
What’s the Current Market Saying?
As of Monday 5th January 2026, Sandhurst’s property scene is calm and measured. Buyers are still looking, deals are still happening, and homes are still selling but only when sellers meet the market where it is now, not where it was during past highs.
The national picture backs this up. October 2025 saw residential transactions in the UK rise to just under 100,000, the strongest monthly result since early spring. That tells us something simple: when borrowing costs feel stable, people are happy to move. Mortgage approvals stayed healthy through October and November, hovering in the mid-60,000s a sign of solid, sustainable demand without the overheating we’ve seen in past cycles.
Source: GOV.UK | Bank of England
Prices: Not Falling, But Not Flying
House prices over that same period show the market holding steady. The UK House Price Index showed year-on-year increases in October, but slight month-on-month softening, typical of a market catching its breath. Lender indices from Halifax and Nationwide echoed that sentiment in December, with low single-digit annual growth and minor monthly dips.
In short, prices are holding the line and that’s what we’re seeing on the ground in Sandhurst too.
Rates Down, But Buyers Still Selective
A key change came in December when the Bank of England dropped the base rate to 3.75%. That doesn’t transform the market overnight, but it does help the mood. Average fixed rates as of early January now sit just under 5%, which has brought some previously hesitant buyers back into the conversation.
But that hasn’t turned this into a seller’s market. Buyers are still cautious, still comparing street by street, and still walking away if they don’t see value.
What’s Actually Selling in Sandhurst and How Fast?
Looking at sold prices over the last 12 months:
· The average price in Sandhurst is in the mid-£450,000s
· Detached homes are well above £600,000
· Semi-detached homes sit in the mid-£400,000s
· Terraced homes and flats trend lower
That variety matters. Why? Because competition and speed vary sharply depending on what you’re selling.
Three-bed semis on roads like College Road or parts of Yorktown Road often attract strong family interest when priced right and usually move at a healthy pace. Meanwhile, larger detached homes around Owlsmoor or Fernhill Road tend to see fewer buyers and require more disciplined pricing to land that early offer.
How Long Is It Taking to Find Buyers?
The current local data tells us most Sandhurst homes are taking about 10 to 12 weeks to find a buyer but that average hides a key truth.
The properties agreeing sales in the first 4 to 6 weeks? They’re nearly always the ones launched with prices that reflect recent local evidence. The ones that miss that early window? They often sit far longer not because there’s no interest but because buyers begin to overlook listings they see as over-tested.
This is especially noticeable with detached and higher-value family homes, where buyers have more patience and more options.
When’s the Best Time to Move?
For sellers, spring 2026 is shaping up to be an active period but that doesn’t guarantee better prices.
Many owners delayed listing in 2024 and early 2025, and we’re already seeing signs that some of that built-up supply is returning. That means more choice for buyers but also more competition between sellers.
Traditionally, February through May is Sandhurst’s busiest stretch for viewings and new listings, with a second lift in September and October. These are the moments when attention levels rise, and you have the best chance to create early momentum.
But more listings don’t always mean quicker sales especially if a home is priced above the bracket buyers expect for the road, size or condition.
So, What Should Sellers and Buyers Do?
If you’re buying, the market gives you time to make informed comparisons. You can look at road-by-road pricing, judge condition and negotiate if something’s been sitting too long.
If you’re selling, the message is clear: the market is very much open but it doesn’t reward wishful pricing. You need to be precise.
Timing helps. But positioning wins.
Looking Ahead: What to Expect from the Sandhurst Market in 2026
The year ahead looks set to continue as it’s begun, sensible, steady and reliable rather than wild or uncertain. That’s no bad thing. It creates the space for well-thought-out moves and confident decisions.
If you’re thinking about listing this spring, think about what else might come to market nearby and how your home compares. Because in this part of the cycle, it’s not about speed. It’s about clarity. When you launch with the right price, based on real-time local context, you give yourself the best chance of attracting the right buyer, before the market scrolls past.
