A Festive Property Quiz

1. What’s the most common day of the year for property portals to see a spike in traffic?

A) 24 December

B) 25 December

C) 26 December

2. True or False: More homes are listed in January than in any other month of the year.

3. What feature tops buyers’ wish lists in winter viewings?

A) A south-facing garden

B) Good storage

C) Efficient heating

4. Roughly how long does the average UK homeowner stay in their property?

A) 3 years

B) 7 years

C) 14 years

5. Which room adds the most value when improved sensibly?

A) Bedroom

B) Kitchen

C) Bathroom

6. True or False: Properties listed between Christmas and New Year often attract more serious buyers.

7. What’s the most overlooked selling mistake in December?

A) Overpricing

B) Poor lighting

C) Too many decorations

8. What document do buyers often forget to check until the last minute?

A) EPC

B) Title Plan

C) TA6 Form

9. Which season sees the highest agreed sale prices on average?

A) Winter

B) Spring

C) Summer

10. Bonus question: What’s the best thing to do with property plans on Christmas Eve?

A) Stress about them

B) Ignore them completely

C) Park them and enjoy the day

How did you get on? The answers are below – Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

1. C

2. True

3. C

4. B

5. B

6. True

7. A

8. A

9. B

10. C