15th February 2023 / Sarah Lowry: Six Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Sell This Autumn

If 2023 heralds the year you're selling your home to upsize, you couldn't have chosen a better time to start your planning.

Our experience as a leading agency in your area has taught us that autumn is an excellent time of year to put your property on the market and look for a larger home.

At first glance, it may not appear to be the ideal moment, with the rebalancing of property values after a two-year boom of double-digit annual growth.

We don't believe that to be the case.

While you might not get the peak price you'd have anticipated eight months ago, that can be more than made up by the discount you should pick up when purchasing a more expensive home.

The best way to maximise the value of your current home is to pick a great agent and be meticulous in preparing the property ahead of a sales campaign.

And you've given yourself lots of time to do a stellar job!

It's always wise to seek your agent's advice on prioritising improvements to ensure you'll get a return on investment.

Below are some of the best reasons to sell this coming autumn.

Active Buyers

All those people who sold in late spring and summer will be looking for a new home. So, don't be fooled into thinking there are no buyers. For quality property in pristine condition, there are always buyers.

Weather Watch

The summer heat will be behind us, and buyers will appreciate the opportunity to go house-hunting without tolerating 30C temperatures or give up days at the beach or next to the pool.

Bring Autumn Indoors

Consider giving buyers an autumnal atmosphere in your home, essentially linking indoors to the outdoors. Golds and browns for cushions and throw rugs can do the trick.

Green with Envy

Don't underestimate the impact of a lovely garden on prospective buyers. There are few better times than autumn to show off your garden. You won't have to worry about heat-beaten flower beds and brown grass.

Time to Declutter

You've given yourself plenty of time to declutter your home – a time-consuming activity. You will achieve the goal of enhancing the impression of space by having a home that's tidy.

Less Risk of Delays

For buyers and sellers, transacting in the middle of the summer break can be frustrating. Negotiations can stall because of holidays, and solicitors and lenders usually operate on skeleton staff, delaying administration. Everyone is back at work when autumn rolls around.

If we can help you sell your home in the near future, we'd love the opportunity to talk with you. We can appraise your home for its current value and discuss local price trends and marketing ideas designed to attract motivated buyers.