Looking to Move Before Christmas? Auction Could Be Your Most Certain Route

With Christmas now firmly on the horizon, we are encouraging homeowners considering a move to act quickly if they wish to move before the festive season.

While many traditional “private treaty” sales can be delayed by lengthy chains, mortgage approvals and legal hold-ups, online property auctions offer a method of sale that can offer a legally binding exchange of contracts on the day the hammer falls.

Chartwell Noble's final auction of the year will take place on Wednesday 18th November, providing sellers with what many consider to be the last realistic opportunity to guarantee a sale before Christmas.

Our Head of Auctions, Matt Kent gives insight into the benefits of the auction process:

"Every year we speak to homeowners who would like to move and be settled before Christmas, but unfortunately many leave their decision too late. Traditional sales can still complete successfully before the festive period, but auctions are unique in that contracts are exchanged immediately when a property sells, providing certainty for both buyers and sellers."

"If achieving a sale before Christmas is important, homeowners need to start planning now. There is still time, but properties need to be prepared for marketing, legal packs need to be compiled, and buyers need sufficient time to view and carry out their due diligence.”

The auction process has evolved significantly in recent years, attracting a wider range of buyers including families, downsizers, investors and those seeking unique or premium properties. A common misconception is that property auctions are only used for low-value or distressed homes, but in reality they are an increasingly popular option for homeowners who value speed, certainty and a secure and transparent sale, often achieving excellent results within a fixed timescale.

For homeowners across the region who are considering a move, why not get in touch for a confidential discussion about whether auction could be the right route. We are currently arranging valuation appointments over the coming weeks to allow sufficient time for marketing, preparation of auction packs and buyer enquiries ahead of the November auction.

For many sellers, particularly those with a specific timescale in mind, auction can provide a level of certainty that simply isn't available through traditional methods of sale. Anyone wishing to explore a pre-Christmas sale through online auction is encouraged to contact Chartwell Noble for a friendly no-obligation chat.

For further information, visit www.chartwellnoble.co.uk or telephone 01905 969 998.