Buying and selling over Christmas

Many people think that trying to move house or even put their home up for sale over the festive period is a mistake, but that is no longer the case. People have more free time and motivation to make a change in time for the New Year, so it can be a great time to buy and sell.



Get in touch with us

There are 243 homes across the UK named “Christmas Cottage”, each adding a festive note to the property map. From a £1.37m sale in Buckinghamshire to values sitting above the national average, these homes show that even a name can carry a seasonal premium and a story of its own.

A stylish modern end of terrace family home offering fresh contemporary living, stylish re-fitted bathroom and cloakroom suites, updated internal and external doors, a sleek kitchen/diner with garden access, and a spacious lounge—an inviting move-in-ready home, ideal for relaxed, modern family life.

Despite the headlines, first-time buyers in Attleborough are not locked out of homeownership. When you look beyond prices and focus on monthly mortgage costs, affordability today is far better than many realise. The data challenges the doom narrative and shows that, while deposits are tough, buying a first home is still possible.

If you want to move in 2026, positioning yourself as a serious buyer is essential. Here’s how to put yourself ahead of the competition and be taken seriously by sellers.