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Why January?

It may not seem like the perfect time, but moving house is often prioritised in the New Year, so you might be surprised by the strength of demand in the market in January and February. With most people back to their day to day routine, they will also be back to, or starting their house search.

Why is January a good time to sell your property?

Marketing your property in January puts you ahead of the competition
There’s a huge online audience looking at properties in January
Eager buyers who may have struggled to secure a deal at the end of last year are now actively searching
There are often less properties on the market in this period, giving you the chance to make your property stand out.

So, what were the 10 busiest days in 2019 on Rightmove?

Bringing your property to market now can get your property seen by more people

2nd January
12th January
13th January
21st January
27th January
3rd February
6th February
18th February
24th April
14th August

Source: Rightmove

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