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We’ve often talked on the blog about how Spring is the traditional time to put your home on the market, with a view to a summer or autumn move. It’s an idea many of us stick to, and in fact can feel obliged to follow – almost as if we would ruin our own chances at a good sale if we ignored that pattern.
But an article in the Yorkshire Post last weekend caught our eye, all around how winter is a great time to put your property on the market. It quoted information from top estate agents and selling sites such as Dale Eddison, Rightmove and Carter Jonas, saying that actually viewings on online property websites spike on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. So, much as you might think everyone’s too busy with their turkey, present-opening and fighting over the TV remote control at Christmas, people have a real appetite – and perhaps unusually, free time – to start thinking about the year ahead and where they want to be.
Apparently, many people take their home off the market over the Christmas period – but that could be a mistake, given January is also a key time for people considering a fresh start. What better new year’s resolution than a new home?
The added bonus with putting a home on the market at this time of year is less competition – as many people will still wait until the warmer weather. It means that you can be sorted, calling the removal firm and settled in your new home whilst they’re still getting their property ready to sell. We find the winter a quieter time of year in terms of removals, so you should more easily be able to get the day you want. And there’s not many occasions when the weather is so bad it means we can’t move someone – McCarthy’s has been going for 50 years so we’re used to dealing with all kinds of conditions!
Of course, this is a busy time of year, so it might feel a bit daunting to think about trying to sell a home as well as manage the festive season. But here are some top tips to help:
If things go your way, you could be toasting a lot more than the start of 2019 come midnight on December 31st. In which case, don’t forget to give us a call in the new year – it’s never too early to get a quote and think about provisional dates for the big move!
McCartheys were there to take much of the stress out of what was a very difficult time for myself and my family.All the staff were patient and understanding of our dilemma and did all they could to help.
The storage facilities were safe and very secure with easy access .
All in all a painless experience.
Would highly recommend.
Really friendly and helpful customer service and explained everything clearly. Easy to reserve and new facility in York seems well secured and easy to access, with handy equipment to use (particularly with extended hours - at additional cost). Only minor comment for improvement during these times would be to have sanitise stations near the keypads as these are touch points for everyone using the facility.
Really good service and nice units. Easy access, great location, nothing to fault
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