🏡 Planning to Move in Early 2026? Here’s When to List Your Home.
If you’re aiming to make your move in the first half of 2026, now is the perfect moment to start preparing. As the evenings draw in and the pace naturally slows, the homeowners who get ahead now are the ones who enjoy the smoothest, quickest, and most profitable moves come spring 🌿✨
And this is exactly where Keystone’s Sale Ready service steps in — created for busy, professional homeowners who value a seamless, refined, high-touch service that takes the pressure off your plate while delivering outstanding results 💼🏠
⏳ Why Timing Matters More Than Ever
As we move deeper into autumn 2025, many homeowners are getting their valuations done but holding off until January to launch. It’s understandable — life ramps up towards Christmas, and the thought of a December launch puts many off.
But if your goal is to have your move wrapped up by spring 2026, waiting until the new year could already put you behind.
A typical sale currently takes around 14–18 weeks from going under offer to completion. If you’d like to be moving boxes by March or April, you truly want your sale agreed before Christmas 🎄📦
Launching before the festive season means your solicitor can begin the legal work right away in January while others are only just getting started. Delay until the new year, and your completion date can easily slip into late spring or even early summer — especially if you’re part of a chain.
🎁 The Advantage of Listing Before Christmas
There are a few powerful benefits to getting your home on the market in November or early December:
🔥 Motivated buyers
Those still searching at this time of year are serious movers — often aiming to secure a new home for the new year. They’re decisive, focused, and prepared to act quickly.
📸 Stunning photography
Autumn light, colourful trees, and fuller gardens make for warmer, more appealing listing photos. By January, grey skies and tired lawns can make homes feel less inviting online.
📈 Boxing Day Boom
Every year, the period between Christmas and New Year becomes one of the busiest for online property searches. Homes listed just before Christmas see a surge in views during this ‘planning season’, often turning into early January enquiries and viewings.
🧰 Why Keystone Sellers Move Smarter: Sale Ready Service
For our target market — busy, successful professionals who appreciate a refined, communicative, stress-free experience — our Sale Ready service does the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
With Keystone Sale Ready, you get:
✨ Pro photography scheduled before festive decorations go up
✨ Your paperwork pre-prepared, saving weeks when the offer comes
✨ A strategic launch plan tailored to your ideal timeline
✨ Marketing that positions your home beautifully when buyer competition is lowest
✨ Advice calibrated for a price-sensitive but opportunity-rich market
It’s designed so you stay one step ahead of the crowd — without sacrificing your time, energy or standards.
🌼 Thinking of Moving Between April and June 2026? Prepare Now
If your planned move is a little later — perhaps late spring or early summer — you still benefit hugely from preparing early.
The first few months of 2026 are expected to bring a wave of new listings. By being Sale Ready now, you can launch early January, ahead of the rush, with:
🏠 Decluttering done
📸 Photos shot in the best light
📝 Paperwork assembled
🎯 Pricing strategy in place
This ensures your home stands out at a time when buyers feel refreshed, motivated, and ready to commit.
💡 The Right Preparation Creates the Right Outcome
The most successful sellers in the coming months will be those who prepare early.
Taking the time now means:
✔ You control the pace
✔ You capture the best buyers
✔ You maximise your price
✔ You avoid the January scramble
If moving by spring or summer 2026 is the goal, now is the moment to take action.
📞 Ready to Start? Let Keystone Guide You
If you're considering a move in the next few months, we’d love to help map out the right timeline and position your home for success.
👉 Book your valuation today
👉 Register for our Heads Up Property Alerts to see opportunities before they hit the portals 🏡✨
Let’s make your 2026 move smooth, smart and stress-free — the Keystone way.
