When it comes to selling your house, timing really can be everything. Spring is often considered the ideal time to put your property on the market. In fact, in terms of the time taken to complete a sale, HM Land Registry data suggests that spring is indeed the best time to sell.
Here we look at some of the reasons why spring is a good time to move house…
After a long winter, the lighter nights and other signs of spring often create a more positive mood. In particular this year, after many months of ‘doom and gloom’ in terms of economic news, and the impact of inflation, rising energy costs and increases to mortgage rates, there are some signs that the worst is over. With people having a greater degree of certainty as to their financial situation going forward, they may be able to better budget for the short to mid-term future. In addition to helping those onto and up the property ladder, we are also seeing individuals that are looking to downsize for a number of reasons.
The brighter, warmer weather in spring generally show homes and gardens at their best. Sellers will often want to give the exterior of their property a spruce in the spring in order to show it in its best light.
When it comes to selling a house, there may simply be more potential buyers around in spring, especially in the family home market. During the summer holidays, many families will be on holiday, or otherwise busy with childcare. The period approaching Christmas can also be fraught for families, leaving less time to dedicate to looking for a house. The autumn and winter months and the cold weather can put off many house hunters generally.
If you are considering a house move this spring, the team at O’Donnell Solicitors can help. Our award-winning team are able to assist if you are buying, selling, or both. You can contact our team by emailing enquire@o’donnellsolicitors.co.uk or calling us on 01457 761 320.
We understand that moving house can be a stressful process and that is why we always prioritise client communication. Here are just some of our recent testimonials from conveyancing clients:
“This was our first house purchase and I had no idea how anything worked. The information provided by O’Donnell was professional and clear. They were quick to respond to my questions, offer advice and be on hand for any further issues I may have.
I would not hesitate to recommend O’Donnell solicitors our experience has been second to none.”
Rebecca Spencer
“Due to personal circumstances I had a strict deadline of when I needed my property to complete and O’Donnell’s achieved this deadline with time to spare. Every time I had a query they dealt with it quickly and efficiently and were always just at the end of the phone whenever I needed them. I would definitely use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone.”
“Being newly settled to the UK from South Africa, we needed a solicitor that could guide us through the entire process. O’Donnell’s provided a service that was of an exceptional quality, all our questions were answered, quickly and in simple terms.
We would highly recommend them to anyone requiring a solicitor.”
Roger & Linda Little
