Fancy a little bit of fun in between last-minute shopping, elf on the shelfing and any other festive business you’re enjoying/enduring?
Here’s our festive property quiz based on our experience – No Googling please… answers at the bottom.
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.
- C
- True
- C
- B
- B
- True
- A
- A
- B
- C

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