How to keep your house sale moving over the summer holidays

The summer holidays are one of the busiest times of year for people moving home. Longer days and school breaks make it an ideal time to relocate, but the holiday season can also slow down the conveyancing process if you're not prepared.

Whether you're selling your first home or your fifth, a little planning can go a long way in helping your move stay on schedule. Here are our top tips:

Let everyone know if you're going away

If you're planning a summer holiday, make sure your estate agent and solicitor know your travel dates in advance.

Even if you're only away for a week, there may be documents to sign or important decisions to make. Letting your property professionals know means they can plan ahead and contact you in the best way if something urgent comes up.

Stay on top of your paperwork

One of the biggest causes of delays is missing paperwork. If your solicitor asks for information or documents, try to respond as quickly as possible. Having everything organised early can help prevent unnecessary hold-ups later in the process.

Keep communication open

Buying and selling a home involves several people, from buyers and sellers to solicitors, mortgage lenders and surveyors.

Keeping in regular contact with your estate agent can help identify potential issues before they become bigger problems. Even a quick update can make a real difference to keeping your sale moving.

Be flexible with viewings and appointments

If your property is still being marketed, summer can actually be a great time to attract buyers. Being as flexible as possible with viewing times allows more people to see your home, particularly those taking annual leave who may have more availability during the week.

Lean on your estate agent

Selling a home isn't something you have to manage alone. An experienced estate agent like JNP can coordinate communication between everyone involved, keep you updated on progress and work proactively to overcome delays if they arise.

We're here to help

While some delays during the summer are unavoidable, many can be reduced with good communication and a little forward planning.

If you're thinking about selling this summer or your move is already underway, contact our experienced local team who is on hand to help guide you through every stage of the process and keep things moving as smoothly as possible.