Three great reasons why you should move house over the festive period

Give yourself the gift of a new home this Christmas! Moving house over the festive period might not be at the top of your list of priorities, but there are some fantastic reasons why it could be a really smart move.

If you are thinking about moving house at Christmas or over New Year, it’s important to speak to your estate agent now so they can help you prepare your property for the market. They might want to take photographs now, and get everything in order for viewings and a sale when people start looking for a fresh start in 2017.

Reason 1

More than one million people visited property portal Rightmove on Christmas Day last year, so it’s clear that house hunters do not adhere to strict business hours when it comes to finding their dream home.

Get your property listed online now, so it’s in prime position to be seen when the New Year search starts, after all, 90% of people start their search for a new home online!

Reason 2

Lots of people think about moving house at Christmas because they have time off work to organise removals or just use the time to view the properties on their shortlist.

You also have the opportunity to create a cosy, festive feel that could make your home even more attractive to interested buyers. Why not light some festive candles or hang some extra fairy lights to create a welcoming atmosphere?

Reason 3

 When better to enjoy a fresh start in a new home than a brand new year?

The search for a fresh start begins in earnest at New Year, so get your property on the market now to ensure it’s in front of the people who begin searching for a new home in the early days of 2017.

Reason 4

 House hunting is easy at Christmas! You have more time to view properties you’re interested in and we have a fantastic range of exclusive offers available until 23^rd December 2016!

What’s more, our Moving Made Easy scheme makes getting your property on the market a breeze. Our experts are on hand to create a comprehensive plan to market your home, provide weekly progress updates and take care of your home report and estate agent fees! Find out more here

If you are still searching for your dream home, take a look at our developments or call 0800 783 3574 for more information.