Why Boxing Day Is the Most Important Day of the Year to List Your Property — And Why You Should List With Redrose Now
If you’re thinking about moving in the New Year, the best time to start isn’t January… it’s right now.
Every year, the UK property market sees a huge surge in buyer activity on Boxing Day. What used to be a quiet period is now one of the busiest times for online property searches — and one of the most powerful opportunities for sellers preparing for a move.
Here’s why listing with Redrose before Boxing Day could give you a significant advantage when hitting the market.
Boxing Day: The Biggest Spike in Buyer Searches
According to Rightmove, Boxing Day has become one of the most active days of the year for property:
- The number of new properties listed on Boxing Day 2024 was 26% higher than the year before — the strongest ever recorded by Rightmove.
- Buyer enquiries to agents jumped by 20% year-on-year on the same day.
- Since 2019, the number of new Boxing Day listings has nearly tripled (+173%), showing just how much the post-Christmas surge has grown.
Why the spike?
Because Christmas is when people take stock. Too little space, lifestyle changes, future plans — it’s the moment many families decide it’s time for a move. When that happens, you want your property front and centre.
Be Ready for the Rush — Not Chasing It
If you wait until January, you’re joining the crowd.
If you prepare now, your home will already be live and perfectly positioned exactly when demand surges.
This means:
- Higher visibility when traffic jumps dramatically on 26 December
- More enquiries as motivated buyers begin searching for their next home
- Increased competition between buyers — often leading to stronger offers
- A greater chance of selling quicker at the right price in early January
Timing matters — and Boxing Day delivers one of the biggest opportunities of the year.
Why Choose Redrose?
At Redrose, we know exactly how to maximise your home’s impact when the Boxing Day spike hits. When you list with us now, you benefit from:
- Accurate, expert pricing advice to attract serious buyers quickly
- High-quality photography and marketing that makes your home stand out during the busiest viewing period
- Strategic Boxing Day launch planning — we prepare everything now so your home goes live at the peak of buyer activity
- A proactive team that manages viewings, enquiries and negotiations with efficiency and care
- A strong database of motivated buyers already planning their 2026 move
- Local market knowledge that helps you make informed decisions at every stage
- Support from valuation to completion, ensuring your move is smooth, stress-free and successful
We don’t just list your property — we position it to perform.
Thinking of Moving in 2026? Start Now.
The evidence is clear: Boxing Day is when the market wakes up — and the buyers come out in force.
If you’re even considering selling, now is the perfect moment to prepare.
📞 Call Redrose 01772 456 558 today for your free, no-obligation property appraisal.
Let’s get everything ready so your home can shine when the Boxing Day surge begins.
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