23/06/2026
☀️ Summer Solstice: Longer Days, Faster Sales 🏡
The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and is celebrated around the world. This year, in the Northern Hemisphere, it falls on Sunday 21st June 2026 at 9:24am BST.
Londoners will enjoy around 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight – nearly nine hours more than at the depths of December. Head north to Edinburgh and that stretches to 17 hours and 37 minutes, almost a full hour more than the capital.
As the days have lengthened, so too has momentum in the property market. The warmer months traditionally bring a surge in buyer activity, and this year is no exception.
📈 The average time to sell has fallen to 60 days in May, down from 81 days in January – marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline:
🏠 January – 81 days
🏠 February – 73 days
🏠 March – 66 days
🏠 April – 62 days
🏠 May – 60 days
For sellers across Telford and the surrounding areas, it's encouraging evidence that motivated buyers are active and homes are moving more quickly as we head into summer.
If you're considering a move, now could be an excellent time to find out what your property is worth and take advantage of increased market activity.
📞 Contact Belvoir Telford today for a free, no-obligation valuation.
Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Rightmove
