If you’re planning to put your home up for sale, there’s a lot to think about right now. As the daffodils start to bloom across gardens and verges, the UK housing market usually blossoms too.

With expectations of slowing demand and UK housing market prices beginning to fall, it has never been more important to focus on the fundamentals of selling a house. Here are some things you should think about before adding your home to the UK housing market.

Buyers aplenty

The overall UK housing market might seem to indicate waning demand. However, to sell a house, you only need to find one keen buyer – and there are plenty still out there!

The number of UK housing market views of homes for sale on Rightmove soared by 20% between the week commencing 19 December and Boxing Day week¹. The “promising activity and familiar patterns over the festive period… are good signs for the year ahead,” commented Rightmove’s Tim Bannister.

Focus on what you can control

With UK housing market prices forecast to fall, some potential sellers are rushing to the market and others are holding off until conditions stabilise. It is important, though, not to become fixated on UK housing market movements.

Instead, focus on the things you can control. Making your house as marketable as possible before listing it on the UK housing market will help you maximise your chances of achieving a good price. Some easy ways to add value and ensure a speedy sale include:

  • Removing clutter before viewings. Your house shouldn’t look empty, but prospective buyers need to be able to picture themselves living there
  • Making minor repairs can reassure buyers they won’t have too much work to do when they move in. Small details can make a big difference
  • Controlling the smells of your home can make a big difference to a viewing experience. A fresh spring scent might not seal the deal on its own, but it won’t put buyers off!

Ask the experts

Are you looking to get on the UK housing market this year? Have you considered your mortgage options? Get in touch today to see how we can help get you moving this spring.

We see clients across Sussex and Kent, including Eastbourne, Uckfield, Lewes, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Hastings, Hailsham, Bexhill, Newhaven, Seaford, Crowborough and further afield.

Clifford Osborne are Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, offering mortgage advice, early retirement advice, pension advice and more. We’d be delighted to help you.

You can also find out what our clients think by reading our VoucherFor reviews.

¹Rightmove, 2023

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