{"id":29322,"date":"2025-04-15T16:06:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/2025\/04\/15\/spring-tips-for-uk-homebuyers\/"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:16:38","slug":"spring-tips-for-uk-homebuyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/2025\/04\/15\/spring-tips-for-uk-homebuyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring tips for UK homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring typically offers an uptick in listings, with 70% of homes listed in February and March completing quickly <\/td>Buyers have benefited from stable mortgage rates and a wider selection of homes to offer on <\/td>Early preparation is crucial for making informed and successful decisions in a competitive market <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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As spring gets under way, the UK property market is looking refreshed. Rightmove<\/strong>1<\/sup><\/strong> reports the average asking price rose by 1.7% (\u00a35,992) to \u00a3366,189 in January 2025, the best start to the year since 2020. This suggests both buyers and sellers are optimistic about the property market this year.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Why is spring popular with buyers and sellers?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Longer daylight hours and blooming gardens make properties more appealing in springtime, boosting seller prospects. Rightmove says nearly 70% of homes listed in February and March go through to completion, with February homes taking an average of just 51 days to find a buyer. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A buyer\u2019s market<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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With more homes being listed, buyers have more options and better chances of securing a good deal. Sellers are pricing competitively and mortgage rates have stabilised. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How buyers can get a head-start <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Acting early can help buyers beat the competition. Securing a mortgage agreement in principle before starting the search strengthens a buyer\u2019s position when making an offer. A clear budget is essential, considering not just the deposit but also legal fees, Stamp Duty, and moving costs. First-time buyers (FTBs) should also be aware of Stamp Duty changes from 1 April affecting properties over \u00a3300,000. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Researching local property prices and neighbourhoods helps buyers assess fair value. Transport links, schools and shops can impact both lifestyle and long-term investment potential. With high demand expected, scheduling viewings early increases the chances of securing the right home before competition intensifies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Talk to us about your plans <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We can help buyers and sellers create a strategy to manage savings, navigate mortgage options and make informed decisions. With strong market conditions and increased choice, now looks a great time to move onto or up the property ladder. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1<\/sup>Rightmove, 2025 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As a mortgage is secured against your home or property, it could be repossessed if you do not keep up mortgage repayments.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spring typically offers an uptick in listings, with 70% of homes listed in February and March completing quickly  Buyers have benefited from stable mortgage rates and a wider selection of homes to offer on  Early preparation is crucial for making informed and successful decisions in a competitive market  As spring gets under way, the UK […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":29326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[32,91],"tags":[],"hd_content_source":[116],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29322"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29322"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29397,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29322\/revisions\/29397"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29322"},{"taxonomy":"hd_content_source","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.contentdeployment.co.uk\/tomd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hd_content_source?post=29322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}