What is the "Boxing Day Boom" & what you need to know about it...

Although Boxing Day has historically been connected to bargains and shopping, it has also become a popular day for people looking to buy homes in recent years. A lot of people think about starting over in a new house around the festive season when families get together and people take some time to relax and recharge.

What is the boxing day boom?

All estate agent platforms see their biggest traffic spike of the year on Boxing Day each year. We call this the Boxing Day Boom. Two instances of this are Rightmove and Zoopla, whose numbers on Boxing Day surge compared to the rest of the year. The start of the 2024 home-buying season is marked by the increasing number of property browsing during the post-Christmas Day celebration period.

Why not just wait for the new year?

Moving to a new house is seen by many as a chance to start over in the new year. Therefore, your property needs to be searchable online in order to take advantage of this. When homeowners post their houses for sale in January, there's a rush. Selling on Boxing Day will provide you a competitive advantage over rivals. Your house could be sold before the start of 2024 if you take quick action. If this really isn't the ideal moment for you, don't fret about missing out because the new year is still a terrific time to sell.

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