Every year, the property market sees a surge in activity right after Christmas, known as the Boxing Day Bounce. Once the festivities are over, many people start thinking about their next move, making December 26 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 percent compared to the previous year and buyer enquiries rising by 20 percent.
Zoopla also found that online property searches typically increase by around 50 percent on Boxing Day compared to the weeks before Christmas, and this momentum continues well into January. This trend is driven by extra time off work, families gathered together, and the desire for a fresh start in the new year.
Regionally, the South East saw the highest number of 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 Bounce benefits all types of movers, from growing families to downsizers.
If you’re selling, listing before Boxing Day means your property will be seen when demand peaks. For buyers, it’s the perfect time to start browsing and booking viewings early. Thinking of moving? Now is the time to act.
Quick tips to prepare your home for sale:
- Declutter and depersonalise 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 kerb 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 Bounce and book a free valuation today
The Reeds Rains Content Marketing Team
