BOXING DAY BOUNCE

News at Ware & Co | 25/12/2024

  • In recent years, a 'Boxing Day bounce' has been observed by property portals, with households planning to move in the new year starting their online searches right after Christmas Day.
  • Boxing Day 2023 saw a record number of new sellers launching to the market for that time of year, while buyer demand jumped by 273% between the Christmas Day lull and Boxing Day.
  • Despite the usual pre-Christmas slowdown, activity levels are robust compared to last year, setting the stage for a potentially busy Boxing Day surge.
  • The usual surge in website traffic to portals and agents' websites during the holiday period offers an excellent opportunity for sellers to maximise visibility on their listing.
 
Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, Rightmove

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