The first step is to decide how you are going to sell your property – your options include selling on the open market, through an estate agent, to a home buying company, or auctioning your home off. Every one of these alternatives has both advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider carefully: Which way will afford you a quick property sale?

Another factor to consider is whether you should sell your house before purchasing your next property, or whether you should secure your future home before finalising the sale. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers when it comes to quick home sales – it all depends entirely on the unique circumstances of each and every seller.

This page focuses on a question asked even less than it is considered: When is the best time of year to achieve a quick house sale? Although it may seem irrelevant and unimportant – especially to desperate sellers with countless other matters on their minds – you will be surprised to learn what a big difference this consideration could make.

What do you mean by “time of year”?

In the property sense, “time of year” means both “Which season?” and “When in general?”. In terms of the latter, it really is quite simple: the best time to sell your property is when the market is most saturated with buyers. Statistics show that the UK property market is most active from February to July, while it is quietest during the months of August and December. This information could significantly improve your chances of achieving a better selling price in a shorter period of time.

Let us take a moment to consider both the advantages and disadvantages – in terms of a quick home sale – of selling property in each of the four seasons:

Spring – Spring is the time for fresh starts and new beginnings. Everyone’s spirits are high now that winter is over, thus this is an excellent time of year to achieve a quick property sale! Some reasons for this include: prospective buyers are more likely to go house hunting when the weather is good and, with blooming gardens and soft light, properties simply look better in spring!

Summer – Even though the weather is great in summer, it is not the best time of year to achieve a quick house sale. This is mainly due to the fact that it is school holidays at this time, and many families are away on vacation. Even those families who do not go away for the holidays spend most of their time entertaining their kids, leaving little to no time for house hunting!

Autumn – Your chances of accomplishing a quick home sale in autumn are good. Kids are back at school and the weather is still nice. Note, however, that the best time for a quick sale is still from January to July.

Winter – Winter is not a great time to sell property. This is for the simple reason that people – prospective home buyers included – tend to spend the cold festive season indoors with their families. It would be much wiser to wait until January, when the property market is guaranteed to pick up significantly.

An all-year-round alternative from MPG Investments

MPG Investments can and will purchase your property in as little as 7 days – irrespective of what season it is!

You heard right, there are no tricks, fine print or hidden fees! As an investment focused property buyer, we are able to recognise the investment potential in any property, regardless of its location, emotional appeal or what time of year it is.