Summer has made itself heard with high temperatures across the country, kickstarting the smell of BBQ's filling the air and leading to a spike in ice cream consumption.
With the summer holidays rapidly approaching, a lot of homeowners, and first time buyers, will be considering their next move.
Moving home is one of those tasks on your to-do list that can keep getting pushed back as life gets in the way, and it's not surprising as relocating has a lot of moving parts.
There are plentiful reasons why buying or selling a property during the warmer summer months can prove advantageous, and here are just a few of them.
Motivated buyers are taking advantage
There had been an expectation that buyers would be less active following the end of the Stamp Duty holiday back in April, but Rightmove's House Price Index for June 2025 tells a different story.
Buyer demand is up 3% compared to this time last year, and May was the strongest month for sales agreed since March 2022 - 6% ahead of last year.
You'll also have more homes to choose from as the number of properties coming onto the market is up 11%.
Longer (and brighter) days
All the work that goes into moving house means you'll likely have at least a few full days of packing and moving, and longer days just makes the whole process a lot more convenient.
The brighter sunny days means you can show your home in the best light. You only have one chance to make a first impression, so good photography for your listing is key.
Naturally it's also a great time to showcase your outdoor spaces, so it's worth sprucing up your garden and cleaning patios to entice buyers.
Act now to move before the end of the year
The admin behind moving home can often take months to complete, so you need to be thinking ahead.
Summer is a great time to showcase your home and plan for your next move, and if you start now there's a good chance you could be in your new home in time for Christmas.
The best way to get started is with a FREE property valuation from a local expert. Their local knowledge means they can estimate the value of your home and provide advice and guidance with what comes next.
Your Move E-Marketing Executive
