14 October 2010

Value your home before Christmas to avoid the rush

The best way to avoid the New Year property rush is to get your house valued and on the market now, according to property specialists Move with Us.

Property sales have traditionally risen between January and March each year, meaning sellers face more competition for a buyer as the first quarter of the year progresses. Land registry data shows that house sales increased by 9% from January to March in 2010. 35,695 homes were sold in January, with 51,042 sold in March, as more homes went up for sale and buyers returned to the market after Christmas. 

There are a number of online valuation tools available to give an insight into the value of property. These should be supported by a visit from an accredited local estate agent, who have experience and understanding of the local property market.

Robin King, Move with Us Director commented: “Preparing your property for market at an early stage puts you in the strongest position when it comes to finding your next property. You should look at the ways you can differentiate yourself from other movers, and an accurate initial valuation puts you in a great starting position. We are currently seeing properties take an average of 105 days to sell. Therefore, getting your home valued now allows you to beat the New Year rush and make your house stand out from the competition.”

About Move with Us:

We are one of the UK’s leading property experts, as we deliver simple and effective services to help customers buy a home. Our trusted and professional services are second to none.

Based in Cambridgeshire, we currently have over 280 members of our team, who all share the same core values and goals. Through our commitment to continuous innovation, exceptional service and outstanding value we do property, properly.

We work with independent, accredited estate agents across the country, providing property instructions and a host of moving services to help them earn revenues and provide their customers with a smooth, efficient move.

Each element is incorporated into an integrated approach, focused on bringing together the right people, properties and professionals to deliver what we believe is an unrivalled service.