Best Time to Sell a House in the UK

When is the best time to sell a house? If you spoke to some property experts, they might tell you - in hushed tones - that summer itself is one of the things that might stop your house from selling in 2025.

So is now a good time to sell a house UK, with the hottest months of the year unfolding in front of us? Let’s discuss.

Many sellers will preoccupy themselves with a house price prediction in the run up to a sale, trying to cash in when values are at their peak, but more important are wider market conditions. In May this year, both the leading portals revealed a jump in the number of homes being placed on the market. Rightmove revealed there had been a 14% year-on-year increase in the number of homes for sale, while Zoopla had this figure at 13%.

How does the number of new instructions affect whether it is the best time to sell a house? Improved availability means we find ourselves in a buyers’ market as summer starts - more homes for sale than buyers looking. And as there is increased choice, purchasers can shop around, picking and choosing what homes they view and make offers on.

Many people ask Open Property Group when is the best time of year to sell a house? That depends. If you’re using the open market and relying on the general public, Zoopla says the summer holidays, through July and August, are one the quietest times for the housing market

The start of the school holidays mark a decline in interest as potential buyers go on holiday, juggle work with childcare and focus on leisure time outside. Estate agents always report a drop in enquiries over the summer, so your home could spend months on the market without much interest.

Data analysis by TwentyCi has also found that major sporting events, such as football competitions and the Olympics, have a significant negative effect on the number of sales agreed. In the past, buyers who were sidetracked by the action led to a drop in sales agreed of almost 10%.

As a result of summer’s distractions, the owner of a property that’s been up for sale for a while may be encouraged to drop the asking price. Sellers should also note that portals display when a property was listed online, so if your home has been available since May and still isn’t sold in September (when purchasers tend to come back to the market), they may assume there’s something wrong with it. The timing of your sale on the open market should, therefore, be carefully considered.

Is summer ever the best time to sell a house? It can be and there are some plus points. Anyone still looking to buy a property in June, July and August will be a very serious buyer – if they make you an offer, they are more likely to proceed. There’s also optimum conditions for property photography, lighter nights for extended viewing hours and better weather that allows your garden to look at its best.

Not everyone can wait until summer is over to sell their home and there are always frustrated sellers who have found winter has turned to spring and spring to summer, with their property still unsold. It’s these people Open Property Group can really help.

At Open Property Group it is always the best time to sell a house. Seasonal fluctuations do not affect our operations as we are a business, not an open market buyer affected by personal circumstances. We won’t swan off on a two-week holiday. We’re not too busy barbecuing to look at your home. We don’t cancel appointments because there is a heatwave.

We make cash offers to all sellers every month of the year. In fact, doing deals in the summer is what we love most! Our team of experienced property professionals is ready to help throughout June, July and August.

You can request an online valuation to get the ball rolling, or you can contact us to talk over your property situation. Whether you’re new to the market and need to sell house fast, or have been on the market for a while, we will guarantee to buy your property. Simply accept our offer and we can achieve exchange and completion in an average of 42 days – way quicker than the average time between offer and completion for those using a traditional estate agent. Alternatively, set a move out date that suits you and your onward plans.

Get in touch and you can enjoy summer knowing your home is sold.