New data from Zoopla has revealed that homes across England and Wales are typically on the market for 36 days before a sale is agreed upon.
The research highlighted significant regional variations in selling times, with northern regions of England consistently outperforming the south.
Homes in North West and North East England take an average of 32 days to get snapped up, meaning a quicker sale than the national average.
In good news for homeowners looking to shift properties fast, some areas in northern regions see extremely quick sales.
Indeed, key locations in the North account for six of the top ten fastest-moving property markets in England and Wales.
Properties in Waltham Forest, London, sell the quickest
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Fastest-moving property sales in England and Wales
- Waltham Forest - London - 19 days on the market - average selling price of £525,000
- Manchester - North West - 19 days on the market - average selling price of £240,000
- Carlisle - North West - 20 days on the market - average selling price of £160,000
- Stockport - North West - 22 days on the market - average selling price of £300,000
- Gateshead - North East - 22 days on the market - average selling price of £150,000
- Redditch - West Midlands - 22 days on the market - average selling price of £270,000
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne - North East - 23 days on the market - average selling price of £172,000
- Basingstoke and Deane - South East - 24 days on the market - average selling price of £357,000
- Halton - North West - 25 days on the market - average selling price of £220,000
- South Gloucestershire - South West - 25 days on the market - average selling price of £325,000
Waltham Forest in North East London tops the national list, with properties in the area taking just 19 days on average to secure a buyer.
On the other hand, property owners in Denbighshire (North East of Wales), Westminster (London) and East Lindsey (East Midlands) find it most difficult to shift their properties fast.
Properties in Denbighshire take 62 days to sell on average. In Westminster, the average is 61 days, and in East Lindsey, 59.
The research from Zoopla highlighted the significant variations in selling times across different locations, reflecting the complex interplay of supply, demand and pricing in local property markets.
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Property owners in Denbighshire, Westminster and East Lindsey took the longest to sell
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The availability of homes, price levels and buyer demand all play crucial roles in determining how quickly properties sell.
With an 11 per cent year-on-year increase in homes available for sale, setting the right price has become particularly important for sellers hoping to move in 2025.
Zoopla's data also revealed that homes requiring a price reduction of five per cent or more take almost twice as long to sell, meaning an average of 43 days.
For those hoping to increase their property's value before selling, homeowners have been told a practical update that can boost a property's value by 10 per cent.
