February revealed as the best month for selling homes
Based on an analysis by Rightmove, the UK’s largest property website, February stands out as the optimal month for selling homes. Offering those who list a property for sale with the greatest chance of securing a buyer quickly.
The study, based on millions of properties listed since 2012 (excluding 2020 due to the Covid pandemic), revealed that, on average, homes listed in February took 51 days to find a buyer. This surpasses March by a day and aligns with January. Additionally, approximately 66.4% of homes listed in February successfully found buyers. This shares the top spot with April and narrowly surpasses March’s 66.3%.
Moreover, February listings show the highest probability of completing a sale and the lowest likelihood of being withdrawn by the owner. Rightmove emphasised that March also ranked high in the analysis. The data underscores that those preparing to sell at the onset of spring position themselves better for a successful move in 2024.
Whats happening in the current property market?
The current property market shows an 8% increase in the number of buyers contacting agents about homes for sale compared to the previous year, accompanied by an 11% rise in the number of new properties listed by sellers.
But we understand that you can’t always plan or predict when a move is needed. But for those who have the flexibility to move whenever desired we advise from our experience in selling homes the strength of the market is particularly higher at the beginning of the year. Ultimately, the best time to get moving is the time that’s right for you. And our team of experts are here to help you whenever you need us.
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