When is the best time to Sell a House?

When to Sell a House

While we are in recession the media reports on property prices are always confusing. Some days prices will be reported as going up, the next down! With inconsistent reports, it's tough to know when is the right time to sell a house is. Kate Faulkner, MD of independent property advice site Designs on Property explains how you can work out when is a good time for YOU to sell your home.

When is the right time to buy a home?

If you ask most people when they'd ideally like to buy a home, almost all will first respond with ‘when I can get a bargain' and to answer this question quickly, bargains are available when the property surveys are reporting, along with the media, when the market isn't performing well and prices are falling. Buying at the right time can also depend on what you are buying and your own personal circumstances.

So, when is the right time to buy a home?

Tips to Sell a House

If you are selling your home, the key tip is to check how appealing it is from the moment a buyer first sets eyes on it. With the internet 'ruling the roost' when it comes to viewings and house sales, in a buyers' market, if your home doesn't instantly appeal, no one will even bother to view.
READ MORE to see our photos for tips on how to use photos and kerb appeal to help sell your house.