Property boom in 2026 as North Yorkshire residents given greater affordability

New data from Rightmove has predicted a stronger property market in 2026, providing peace of mind for North Yorkshire house hunters.

A Boxing Day boom in visits to the property portal saw record figures surpassed. Visits to Rightmove nearly doubled (93%) between Christmas Day, the quietest day of the year, and Boxing Day, which was a bigger bounce in visits in comparison to the previous year at 87%.

What’s more, the number of people sending enquiries to estate agents requesting to go and visit homes for sale increased by 67% in the five days after Christmas, compared to the five days prior.

Five-star housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes are reminding property seekers of their useful moving schemes to grant an affordable move to a brand-new home, offering welcome help to those with tightened purse strings post-Christmas.

Sam Wood, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, said: “The recent findings from Rightmove are great signs for the property market in 2026. Interest rates are the lowest they have been for a few years which means it’s much easier to secure an affordable mortgage.

“For those progressing on the property ladder, we have a range of schemes available to make that first or next step much more affordable and hassle-free.”

As reported by the BBC, interest rates were cut to 3.75% in December, the lowest level in almost three years. With more competitive mortgage products available, it’s a great time for would-be buyers to secure a brand-new home.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes have the following schemes available for North Yorkshire house hunters looking to save thousands on a deposit, or other costs associated with moving house:

Deposit Boost

With Deposit Boost, the housebuilders could boost a buyer’s 5% deposit by an additional 5% of the sale price, providing a 10% deposit in total. Available for first-time buyers and existing homeowners, the scheme helps to secure a more competitive mortgage rate.

For example, on a £200,000 property, Barratt and David Wilson Homes could boost a 5% deposit by an additional £10,000.

Key Worker Deposit Contribution

Key workers buying with Barratt and David Wilson Homes could receive £1,000 towards the deposit for every £20,000 spent on the purchase price – up to a maximum of £25,000. The scheme covers a wide range of essential workers and anyone interested is encouraged to visit one of the housebuilders’ developments to find out more about their eligibility.

Bank of Family

For house hunters receiving financial support from family or friends to get on the property ladder, the leading housebuilders could match it. On the date of legal completion, Barratt and David Wilson Homes could pay 5% of the property’s purchase price up to a maximum of £25,000.

A property with a purchase price of £300,000 would therefore earn a contribution of £15,000.

Part Exchange

Lastly, for second steppers, Part Exchange enables Barratt and David Wilson Homes to buy a customer’s existing home, eliminating estate agent fees and avoiding the challenges of a property chain. It streamlines the sale and ensures home buyers can stay in their former property until their new one is ready.

To learn more about the moving schemes available, visit the websites at Barratt Homes Schemes and Offers and David Wilson Homes Schemes and Offers.

For details about any available homes in the region, visit the websites at Barratt Homes in North Yorkshire or David Wilson Homes in North Yorkshire.