5 reasons to list your property on Boxing Day with CPS Homes
Thinking of selling and moving into a lovely new home for Spring 2025? Don't underestimate the power of launching your property to market on Rightmove's busiest day of the year.
Here at CPS Homes, we know that timing can make all the difference when selling a home. Our Boxing Day listings can give your sale the boost it needs. Let us take you through the top five reasons why a Boxing Day launch could be your key to a successful property sale.
1. Boxing Day is Rightmove’s busiest day of the year
Once the wrapping paper is tidied away and the leftovers are coming out for lunch, people turn to their screens and property searches surge. Rightmove, the UK’s largest property portal, experiences a huge spike in traffic on Boxing Day. Last year, millions of home-seekers logged on, kicking off the house-hunting season with a bang. By listing your property on this prime day, you’re placing it in front of an eager audience of buyers, right when they’re most active.
2. Attract the most serious, eager buyers
Many people take advantage of the festive downtime to reflect on their goals for the coming year. For a lot of families, that includes moving into a new home. By launching your property just after Christmas, you align your sale with this mindset. You’re positioning yourself to attract buyers who are serious about starting their new year with a fresh move, making your property top-of-mind when the January rush hits.
3. Beat the New Year rush
The property market typically picks up speed in January, but by launching on Boxing Day, you’ve already made your mark. While other sellers are scrambling to get their homes listed in January, your property will have already captured the attention of motivated buyers. This early exposure can lead to a quicker sale, getting you one step closer to securing your dream home before others even begin their search.
4. Stress-free selling over the holidays
You might be thinking, “But I don’t want buyers turning up while I’m watching Christmas specials!”. Don’t worry, CPS Homes has you covered. Well before the holidays start we’ll ensure your property is beautifully marketed, with all the bells and whistles (including professional photography, a bespoke showcase video and social media marketing). We’ll handle everything behind the scenes, lining up viewings for an open day to take place after Christmas. You can enjoy the festive season in peace, knowing that your home is poised for success.
5. Position yourself for a Spring move
By launching your property on Boxing Day, you’re setting yourself up for a smooth Spring move. With January’s serious buyers already engaged, you could be accepting offers within weeks, allowing you to complete the sale and move into your new home by spring. This timing couldn’t be better for families looking to settle into their new homes as the flowers bloom and the sun starts to shine.
90% of the properties we listed last Boxing Day received an offer by mid-January and the majority agreed sales by the end of the month. This put our sellers in prime position to make offers on early spring listings and secure their dream home!
Ready to get started? We recommend booking a consultation before December 18th, so we can prepare everything you need for the big day. Reach out to us at 02920 454555, or simply fill out this form to arrange your free valuation. We’ll take care of the rest!
The information contained within this article was correct at the date of publishing and is not guaranteed to remain correct in the present day.
