New homes on the market triple on Boxing Day

The number of new homes put on the market on Boxing Day has nearly tripled since before the pandemic. Rightmove reported a 173% increase in new homes listed by estate agents last year compared to 2019, and a 46% increase compared to 2021. Buyer demand also rose by 250% from Christmas Day to Boxing Day. The holiday period and the start of the new year are popular times for sellers to consider a move. Rightmove highlighted that two of the busiest days for sellers contacting estate agents to value their homes were in January 2023. Tim Bannister of Rightmove expects an upturn in buyer activity and advises sellers to take advantage of the renewed interest. Estate agents anticipate a significant increase in property listings on Boxing Day, as many buyers make decisions about where they intend to live in the coming year. 

Daily Mail