Higher than last week's post-Easter numbers — the market is picking back up.

Behind the scenes at Harrisons, we've had 14 new instructions over the past 10 days. Not all of those are online yet — but the pipeline is building.

Sellers are moving. Spring has arrived and people are making decisions.

If you've been sitting on the fence about listing — you're not alone. But the window is open right now.

This is the most interesting part of the market right now — and it's something I'm seeing directly from conversations with buyers on the ground.

Buyer registrations have dipped slightly. But the buyers who are active are serious, and a clear pattern is emerging:

👉 The lower end of the market remains active and competitive 👉 Mid-range family homes are taking slightly longer — buyers in this bracket are being more selective 👉 Interestingly, we're seeing more mid-range enquiries from downsizers — people moving from larger properties rather than traditional family buyers stepping up 👉 And something that's caught our attention this week — we're seeing noticeably more buyers searching up to the million pound mark in this area

That last point is significant. It suggests confidence at the top end is quietly returning.

One conversation I keep having with buyers this week is around doing work to a property.

The hesitation goes like this: "I love it, I want to put my stamp on it — but will I get the money back when I sell?"

Here's my honest take.

Build costs and materials have continued to rise. That's real. But the question of whether you'll recoup renovation costs at resale is often the wrong question to ask — especially if you're not planning to sell any time soon.

If a property genuinely works for your life, if you can see yourself there for a meaningful period of time, and if the work makes it your home — then the investment makes sense on its own terms.

Unless you're planning to sell in the near future, future resale value shouldn't be the deciding factor on whether you create the home you want to live in.

Buy the right home. Make it yours.

60 price reductions across the market this week.

The same story we've been telling for months.

Properties that launched correctly are still selling. Properties that launched on ambition rather than evidence are coming back down — and by the time they do, they've lost the best buyers who moved on weeks ago.

Is now a good time to sell in Sittingbourne? Yes — if your strategy is right from day one.

Are house prices rising in Sittingbourne in 2026? Correctly positioned properties are holding strong and achieving competitive offers. Overpriced ones are sitting and reducing.

Why are some homes taking longer to sell? Mid-range family homes require more precision right now. Buyers in that bracket have more choice and are taking their time. Accurate pricing and strong presentation matter more than ever.

Based on current instruction levels and buyer activity, seller confidence in Sittingbourne remains strong — and our pipeline suggests that momentum will continue into May.

The Sittingbourne property market in April 2026 shows a market in transition — seller confidence high, buyer behaviour becoming more nuanced, and the gap between correctly priced and overpriced properties widening every week.

The sellers winning right now are the ones who launched smart, not just optimistically.