Why October is a Spooktacular Time to List Your House in Folkestone 🎃

Thinking of selling your home in Folkestone? October is more than just pumpkins, costumes, and trick-or-treating! It’s also one of the smartest months to put your property on the market. With the right timing, you could be unwrapping presents in your new living room by Christmas. Here’s why October is a fang-tastic opportunity to sell…

1. Buyers Are Seriously Motivated 👻

Gone are the summer browsers who were just dipping a toe into the market. By October, buyers are more determined, and often racing against the clock to be moved in before Christmas. These are no “ghost buyers”; they’re serious, ready to make offers, and less likely to disappear into thin air.

2. Less Competition Means Your Home Stands Out 🕸️

Spring and summer can be crowded with listings, but by autumn the market quietens down. That means your Folkestone home won’t have to compete with as many others. Instead of being lost in a haunted house of endless listings, yours will shine like a lantern in the dark.

3. A Scarily Good Chance to Complete Before Christmas 🎁

Homes listed in October still stand a strong chance of completing before the year’s end. And for buyers, the idea of spending their first Christmas in a new home is truly magical. That urgency can help you secure quicker offers, no tricks, just treats.

4. Folkestone Looks Bewitching in Autumn 🍂

With golden leaves on The Leas, a cosy buzz in the Creative Quarter, and the Harbour Arm glowing against crisp autumn skies, Folkestone is a treat for the senses at this time of year. Showcasing your home while the town is at its most atmospheric could cast just the right spell on potential buyers.

5. Stay One Step Ahead of the January Rush 🦇

Many sellers wait until the New Year to list, but by then, the market is flooded like a cauldron boiling over. By putting your home up for sale in October, you’ll capture the attention of serious buyers now, while positioning yourself ahead of the big January surge.

Final Thoughts 🏡

October is more than a month for cobwebs and sweets, it’s a golden window for Folkestone homeowners to list their property. Motivated buyers, less competition, and the chance to complete before Christmas make it the perfect time to move. So, don’t let this boo-tiful opportunity pass you by. If you're looking to move, sell or rent, give myself or Matthew a call on 01303 475085 or email folkestone@match-estates.co.uk to see how we can help!