Want to Be in Your New Home Before Christmas? Start Looking Now.
Thinking of moving before Christmas? Don't leave it too late. Property sales are currently taking around 170 days from offer accepted to completion, meaning the countdown has already begun. If you'd like to be in your new home before the festive season, now's the time to start viewing and making offers.
If you're hoping to be settled into your new home before Christmas 2026, the time to act is now.
The reality is that the average property sale is currently taking around 170 days from an offer being accepted through to completion. That means waiting until autumn could leave you unpacking boxes well into the New Year.
So, what should you be doing now?
- View properties as soon as they come to market.
- Be ready to make an offer if you find the right home.
- Speak to a mortgage adviser and have your finances in place.
- If you need to sell first, get your home on the market as soon as possible.
The buyers who secure the best homes are usually those who are prepared to move quickly. Waiting for the "perfect time" could mean missing out altogether.
Christmas might feel a long way off, but in property terms, it's just around the corner. If moving before the festive season is your goal, don't wait – start your search today.
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