Northamptonshire Market Comment: Spring 2026

The long-awaited “Budget bounce” has truly taken hold. We have just witnessed the largest January price jump on record as buyers and sellers returned to the market with fresh energy following the fiscal clarity of late 2025. With average two-year fixed mortgage rates now at their lowest levels since 2022 and wage growth finally beginning to outpace property price rises, the financial outlook for many movers is the brightest it has been in years.

The Landscape of Choice

For those searching in Northamptonshire, the current market offers a unique set of circumstances. We are seeing a twelve-year high in the number of homes available for sale, providing an abundance of choice that simply didn’t exist during the post-pandemic squeeze. However, the market remains highly polarized. “Best-in-class” and turnkey properties are still attracting competing bids and moving quickly, while over-priced listings continue to sit idle.

As we edge closer to long-term averages for supply and demand, the market has entered a calmer, more predictable phase. Yet, with buyer demand jumping significantly since the start of the year, the competition for the very best family homes and country retreats is already intensifying.

Securing the Strategic Advantage

In a market with high stock levels, the challenge shifts from finding any house to securing the right house on the best possible terms. This is where the distinction between an estate agent and a property buying agent becomes your greatest asset. While traditional estate agents are legally bound to achieve the highest price for the seller, Stacks works exclusively for you, the buyer.

Partnering with a buying agent as the spring market opens provides several critical advantages:

Off-Market Intelligence: We utilise deep industry networks to identify properties that never reach the public portals, giving you the “inside track” before a bidding war can even begin.
Expert Filtering: Your time is a finite resource. We conduct initial viewings and rigorous vetting on your behalf, ensuring you only spend your weekends visiting properties that truly meet your brief.
Tactical Advocacy: With 40 years of experience, we act as your skilled negotiator to ensure you pay fair value, preventing you from overpaying for “fantasy prices” in an active market.

As the spring market begins to move more freely, the most desirable homes will be claimed by those in the strongest position to act. If you are looking to secure a new home this season and want the peace of mind that comes with having a professional advocate in your corner, please do get in touch.

Rachel Johnston is the Stacks Regional Director for Northamptonshire.

She has been analysing the local market since 2012. >>About Rachel