The Boxing Day boost is a surge in property market activity that happens every year right after Boxing Day. A wave of people start planning their next move, creating one of the busiest days for property searches and listings. Rightmove reported that Boxing Day 2024 was its busiest ever, with new property listings up 26% compared to the previous year and buyer enquiries rising by 20%.
Zoopla data shows that online property searches typically surge by around 50 per cent on Boxing Day compared to the weeks before Christmas, and activity continues to build into January. This pattern reflects a combination of factors: extra time off work, families gathered together, and the desire for a fresh start in the new year.
Regionally, the South East led in new listings, followed by the East of England and the South West. Nearly half of the homes listed were three and four-bedroom properties, while 35 percent were smaller homes suited to first-time buyers and 18 percent were larger homes at the top end of the market. This shows that the Boxing Day boost benefits all types of movers, from growing families to down sizers.
For sellers, listing before Boxing Day means your property is visible when demand peaks. For buyers, it is the ideal time to start browsing and booking viewings early. If you are thinking of moving, now is the time to act.
Quick tips to prepare your home for sale:
- Declutter and de-personalise rooms to make spaces feel bigger and more inviting.
- Give your home a deep clean, paying attention to kitchens and bathrooms.
- Refresh with small updates like a new coat of paint or fixing minor repairs.
- Improve curb appeal by tidying the garden and cleaning the front door.
- Take high-quality photos in good lighting to showcase your property online.
Make the most of the Boxing Day boost and book a free valuation today.
The Your Move Content Marketing Team
