--- title: Kent and South East Property Market Update – March 2026 description: Kent and South East property market update March 2026 with stable sales, easing rental demand, and value add opportunities for disciplined investors image: https://jaox.co.uk/hubfs/2C4FDDZ2Q3H9XQI62TT8.jpg --- [![jaox_logo-web-black-transparent-250](https://jaox.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/jaox_logo-web-black-transparent-250.png?width=100&height=100&name=jaox_logo-web-black-transparent-250.png "jaox_logo-web-black-transparent-250")](https://jaox.co.uk/) # JAOX # JAOX This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Home](https://jaox.co.uk) - [About](https://jaox.co.uk/about-james-fox) - [Contact](https://jaox.co.uk/contact-us) - [How it Works](https://jaox.co.uk/how-it-works) - [Investors](https://jaox.co.uk/investors) - [Projects](https://jaox.co.uk/all-projects) - Referrals £££ - [Waste Clearance](https://jaox.co.uk/referrals-waste-clearance) - [Agents](https://jaox.co.uk/referrals-property-agents) - [Cleaners](https://jaox.co.uk/referrals-cleaners) - [News](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Kent and South East Property Market Update – March 2026 by [James Fox](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/author/james-fox) | Mar 23, 2026 March has confirmed a clear shift towards a more balanced property market across Kent and the South East. We are no longer seeing rapid price growth, but equally there is no downturn. Instead, stability is returning, creating an environment where performance is driven by strategy rather than market momentum. At Jaox Ltd, we track key market data monthly to ensure our decisions remain grounded in real activity, not headlines. **Sales Market: More Choice, Stronger Negotiation** The sales market has seen a modest seasonal uplift, with asking prices increasing by **0.8 percent to £371,042**. However, supply is the defining factor. The number of homes for sale is now at its **highest level for this time of year in 11 years**, giving buyers greater choice and leverage. This is reflected in longer transaction times, with the average time to secure a buyer now **73 days**. Despite this, agreed sales remain resilient, sitting **2 percent behind last year but 5 percent ahead of 2024**, showing that demand is still present for well priced assets. Across Kent, buyer behaviour is more cautious, particularly at higher price points. Demand continues to be supported by London migration, with strong inflows into Dartford, Maidstone and Folkestone. However, this trend is beginning to stabilise. Pricing remains mixed, with Kent overall down around **5 percent year on year**, while some areas remain flat or show modest growth. This variation is where opportunity exists for investors who can identify value. **Rental Market: Easing but Still Undersupplied** The rental market is also moving towards balance. Demand has reduced by **14 percent year on year**, while supply has increased by **11 percent**. Enquiries per property have fallen to **4.8**, and the average time to let is now around **20 days**. Despite this, supply remains constrained, with rental stock still **23 percent below pre pandemic levels**. As a result, rents remain stable, with projected growth of **2 to 3 percent through 2026**. In the South East, average rents sit at approximately **£1,397 per calendar month**, with annual growth of **1.9 percent**. **Our Strategy in This Market** This is a market that rewards disciplined buying and strong execution. Our focus remains on acquiring **mixed use properties and small blocks of flats**, particularly in areas such as Folkestone where rental demand is consistent. These assets allow us to generate income while creating value through refurbishment and improved management. Alongside this, we continue to refurbish and resell **three bedroom houses**, targeting the family home market where demand remains resilient and improvements can still drive strong uplift. This approach ensures that returns are created through strategy and delivery, not reliance on market growth . **Investor Insight** For investors, this market offers a clear advantage. With increased stock, wider negotiation margins and stable rental demand, opportunities are available for those who buy well and execute effectively. As always, our focus remains on protecting capital, delivering consistent returns, and ensuring every project is structured with multiple exit strategies. If you would like to discuss how these trends apply to a specific opportunity, we are always happy to share what we are seeing on the ground. - - - - #### About the author James Fox [< Previous Post](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/project-update-folkestone-mixed-use-acquisition) [Next Post >](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/project-pipeline-deals-created-through-structure) Recent posts [Kent Property News: A Market With More Caution, But Still Opportunity](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/kent-property-news-a-market-with-more-caution-but-still-opportunity) [Assisted Sale Update: Marketing Stratergy](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/assisted-sale-update-marketing-stratergy) [Project Pipeline: Deals created through structure](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/project-pipeline-deals-created-through-structure) [Kent and South East Property Market Update – March 2026](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/kent-and-south-east-property-market-update-march-2026) [Project Update: Folkestone Mixed Use Acquisition](https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/project-update-folkestone-mixed-use-acquisition) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Jaoxdevelopments) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaox) [Follow us on X](https://www.instagram.com/jaox.developments/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesfox_jaox) Jaox Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Website by Ahead of the Curve ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "James Fox", "url" : "https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/author/james-fox" }, "dateModified" : "2026-03-23T12:14:16.344Z", "datePublished" : "2026-03-23T12:14:16.000Z", "headline" : "Kent and South East Property Market Update – March 2026", "image" : [ "https://jaox.co.uk/hubfs/2C4FDDZ2Q3H9XQI62TT8.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://jaox.co.uk/kent-property-news/kent-and-south-east-property-market-update-march-2026", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject" } } } ```