Why December Is a Great Time to Sell While it’s not the traditional “selling season,” December can be incredibly effective: Buyers are more committed There’s less competition Homes feel warm, inviting and cosy A well-presented home during winter can truly stand out. Use Warm, Inviting Lighting Natural daylight is
A Surprisingly Active Winter Market While many assume December is quiet, the SW London market continues to move steadily.Motivated buyers, soft seasonal pricing, and strong rental demand create distinct opportunities — whether you’re selling, buying or letting this month. Winter Buyer Behaviour: More Serious, Less Browsing Unlike spring, December buyers
Rate backdrop (quick facts) Bank Rate: 4%; BoE to update again on 6 Nov (this week). (bankofengland.co.uk) Lenders have been edging pricing down through autumn as inflation cools; averages around ~5% for mainstream 2- and 5-yr fixes have been common in recent months. (Direction varies by lender/product.) (Zoopla) Your decision
Why November works Stock is up vs last year but pricing is measured—good homes still move fast when launched right (Rightmove shows October asking prices +0.3% MoM with activity above 2024). (rightmove.co.uk) Your 3-week Sharpes plan Week 1 (Prep & Positioning) Street-level comps + buyer heatmap; light staging (kerb appeal,
The rental picture (need-to-know) ONS: UK private rents +5.7% YoY (to August). Momentum is easing from mid-2024 peaks. Office for National Statistics Zoopla: New-let rents are +2.4% YoY with 2025 likely to end +2–3%; affordability is the key brake. Zoopla+1 Sharpen your position now Renewals with intent: Offer fair, evidence-based
