Now Is the Time to Prepare Your January Move!

With the Chancellor’s Budget now out of the way and confidence slowly returning to the property market, many homeowners are starting to think ahead to their next move. If you’re considering selling in the New Year, now is the perfect time to get prepared because the Boxing Day Bounce is just around the corner.

Every year, without fail, Rightmove experiences one of its biggest spikes in buyer activity on 26th December. While most people are relaxing after Christmas, thousands are scrolling property portals, dreaming about a fresh start and planning their next move. This surge continues straight into January, making it one of the most active periods of the year for estate agents.

Why this matters for you?
If your home is photographed, prepared, and ready to launch in early January, you can take full advantage of this demand. Homes that hit the market during the Boxing Day Bounce typically see:

• Increased early enquiries;
• More viewings in the first few weeks and 
• A greater chance of securing strong offers.

What you can do now to prepare

• Book your Market Appraisal; 
• Discuss your marketing strategy so everything is ready to go live on the day;
• Declutter and start light staging before putting up Christmas decorations;
• Organise photography and
• Complete any small repairs or touch-ups.

By getting ready now, you’ll ensure your home is one of the properties buyers see first when activity surges in late December and January.

If you’d like tailored advice we are here to help, let’s get your property ready to sell in 2026!