Easter may be best known for family gatherings and egg hunts, but chocolate isn’t the only thing being scouted for in the coming weeks.
Property portals, as well, are increasingly coming under the microscope, as the 'move curious' masses look set to embrace what is undeniably a peak period of activity for the housing market.
Quite why the Easter holidays are synonymous with house hunting, has a lot to do with the prospect of a summer move, which given the average 12 week timescales, is a very real possibility, for those putting the wheels in motion now.
As well as this, there is the ‘foliage factor’ of selling (and indeed buying) in Spring – the season which comes with the promise of presenting your home in its best possible, daffodil-framed light.
For busy families in particular, this two week hiatus from the chaotic everyday of term time, is a call to action in itself, and not least because viewings can generally be accomodated with more ease, without the time constraints of school runs and commutes. For some families, a holiday or staycation booked during this time, means that not only can a home be 'staged' for sale, but selling agents have the maximum opportunity to accomodate viewings at a time when demand is highest.
According to Geoff Tomlinson, Managing Director at Braxton ‘the Easter holidays represent a unique window of opportunity for those who’ve been considering a home move, to take advantage of the presentation, price and promotion advantages of this time of year. Of course, the time to completion can vary depending on finance required, and your buyer’s position. Generally speaking, however, taking this seller's market tide at its spring flood, can pay dividends in terms of a successful and stress-free move in time for summer.’
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