Easter House Hunting

As the first flowers start to appear and the days begin to feel longer at last, Easter weekend is a great opportunity for Easter House Hunting! This bank holiday weekend is well known as the start to the UK spring property rush. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or searching for your next family home, Easter can be one of the best times to explore properties.

If you’re planning to spend part of your Easter break house-hunting in Chesterfield, here’s what you need to know about what to expect during viewings and how to make the most of them.

Why Easter matters in the property calendar

With winter’s chill behind us and the summer holidays looming, spring has long been one of the busiest seasons for buying and selling property.

• Buyers will have more flexibility during Easter, with time off to view properties without feeling rushed.
• Blooming gardens, brighter interiors, and longer daylight hours make properties feel more inviting and lived-in, especially if they have had a spring staging makeover! (see our previous blog post)
• You may find some sellers are eager to secure a deal before the summer rush, which could leave room for negotiation.

Take advantage of this season to find your perfect home, and make the most of the opportunities Easter brings to the UK property market

Easter House Hunting tips!

Ensure you are viewing ready, sellers receiving multiple viewings over the bank holiday weekend might be tempted to accept early offers. Are your finances in check? Have you researched the area? Looked at commute time? Worked out a budget for any improvements needed?

Because of the amount of interest a property may have, If you love a property, you might not have days to think about it. Think of any questions that you might have prior to the viewing so you can ask the agent or vendor while you are there.

Taking your time when viewing a property is crucial because it allows you to fully assess whether it meets your needs, preferences, and expectations. Rushing through a viewing can lead to missing key details such as structural issues, natural lighting, or the overall condition of fixtures and garden. It’s also important to get a genuine feel for the space: how it flows, how comfortable it feels, and whether it suits your lifestyle. Taking your time gives you the opportunity to imagine yourself living there and make a well-informed decision, rather than one based on impulse or pressure.