With more buyers contacting estate agencies like ourselves about purchasing a property at the start of this year than at the start of last year, it’s looking promising for those looking to sell their property in the coming months.
Property demand goes in waves, some months are more ideal than others to list your property for sale in and so we explore the new analysis from Rightmove who have revealed the best time of year to list your property if you are looking to sell this year.
When is the best time to sell a house?
Rightmove analysed data from millions of properties listed for sale since 2012, bar 2020 due to the pandemic, to find out which month is the best for sellers to list their property for sale in.
According to Rightmove’s analysis, the best time to sell a property in the UK is Spring.
Buyer demand is now 8% above last year and the number of sales being agreed is now 13% higher than this time last year, and it took just 51 days on average for properties listed for sale in February to find a buyer, and 52 days in March.
For reference, in December 2023 it took on average 71 days for sellers to secure the right buyer for their property.
Why April is a great month to sell?
Last year there was a spike in traffic for property listings in April. In 2023 there were 22.8% more views per listing than usual from April 14th to the 20th.
It was also found that properties tended to sell around nine days quicker than the average week.
Springtime is a great time to create a listing as natural sunlight and flowers blooming will help show your home in the best light. Find out why spring is a good time to sell here.
How to get your property ready to sell
If selling your current property is on the cards for you in 2024, you should start getting your property ready so that you can capitalise on the buyer demand.
Firstly, you need to understand the costs and fees associated with selling your property. That way there will be no nasty surprises along the way.
Secondly, you need to figure out how much your property is worth, so that you can price it accurately.
Underpricing your property could lead to lost earnings, while overpricing could prevent your home from finding the right buyer in good time.
With Your Move, you can get a free property valuation from one of our local property experts. They'll guide you through the selling process to avoid any doubt.
Then you need to start getting your property ready for photography for your listing. That means working on your home to make it look more appealing to buyers than it already is.
First impressions matter, and you only get one chance to make a good one on potential buyers.
To find out how much your property is worth from one of our trusted local property experts, book your free property valuation today.
Your Move E-Marketing Executive
