Move iQ Podcast

Housing Market Update 2026: Liverpool Agents Share the Reality

Move iQ Podcast

Show Notes

In this special on-the-road edition of the Move iQ Podcast, recorded live at the Propertymark Conference in Liverpool, we bring you a genuine housing market update for 2026 from the people working in it every single day.

We speak directly to agents about what they’re seeing across their local area in Liverpool and the surrounding areas. From buyer demand and seller confidence to rental pressures and pricing trends. Rather than relying on national headlines, this episode focuses on the reality of what’s happening on the ground right now and how local market conditions are shaping decisions for buyers, sellers and renters.

As we travel across the UK throughout 2026, we’ll continue sharing insights from agents in different regions, giving you a clearer picture of how the housing market is performing in each reigon.

If you want trusted insight from professionals who understand their local patch inside out, you’re in the right place.

👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳ 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Buyer demand 01:06 Tenant demand 02:01 Insight into pricing 03:55 Rental availability 04:57 Why Propertymark matters 05:47 Sales availability 07:02 Are rental prices rising? 08:18 Transaction times in 2026 09:34 Renters affordability in 2026

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