Now is the time to act to sell your home before Christmas and the New Year.
Thinking of selling your home before Christmas? New analysis from the HomeOwners Alliance suggests that October is the key time to list your property to beat the festive deadline.*
Specifically, data suggests that it currently takes an average of 58 days to sell a home, meaning that October 28th will be the key date for most sellers who want to sell before the holidays.
However, it’s important to remember that the time to sell varies by region, with properties in the East of England reportedly taking 64 days to sell, compared to the North West, where homes sell in around 55 days.
The amount of time it takes to sell a home varies considerably by region. Here’s an overview to give sellers a rough guide.
UK National 58
Northern Ireland 32
Scotland 35
North East 45
North West 55
Yorkshire & Humber 57
East Midlands 59
East of England 62
West Midlands 62
South East 64
London 65
Wales 65
South West 71
If you are aiming to sell your home before the end of the year, contact your local estate agent to find out more about the local market and realistically, how long it will take to sell your property – but do it soon!
With over 40 years of experience in helping clients to buy and sell property across Tameside, Stockport, Cheshire, and Greater Manchester, Edward Mellor are ready to support you at every stage of your property journey.
If you’re looking to sell your home before Christmas and the New Year, our friendly team will help you to sell within a timeline that suits you.
We also run the North West’s leading online auction house, meaning that we can offer the fastest way of selling any property in any condition, without the hassle.
*All data from the HomeOwnersAlliance
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